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A new study released by Stanford University and Mathematica Policy Research reveals Playworks schools to have less bullying, more vigorous physical activity and more time for learning than in control schools. The study suggests that a well-managed recess can have positive implications for schools.

Playworks is partnering with Indiana University Health for Recess Roll-Out May 13 - 17. Seven schools are participating in the demo week.

Playworks founder and CEO Jill Vialet has been named a 2013 recipient of the James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards. 

Playworks CEO and Founder Jill Vialet joins Mia Hamm, Venus Williams, Robin Roberts, Tina Fey and Ellen DeGeneres as one of the Women’s Sports Foundation 40 FOR 40 list. 

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