When elementary schools create a safe and healthy recess for students, there can be a major impact on individual kids and school climate overall.
New Research Brief: Improve Recess for Better Student Outcomes
April 1, 2026
7 School-Based Strategies That Improve Attendance and Reduce Chronic Absenteeism ›
Attendance Is Shaped by the School Experience Chronic absenteeism is one of the toughest challenges K-12 schools are working to solve. While attendance is tracked closely and tied to accountability,…
March 25, 2026
The Importance of Play for Building Teamwork ›
On the playground, teamwork is active. It’s messy. It’s constantly being tested and rebuilt in real time. And at Playworks, we know something important: Teamwork isn’t just something to be…
February 25, 2026
Playworks Welcomes Three New Members to Board of Directors During 30th Anniversary Year ›
Raven Jemison, Jodi Bricker, and Oliver Nordlinger join at a pivotal moment as Playworks continues to innovate and expand access to play nationwide Oakland, California – Playworks, the national nonprofit…