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November 12, 2018

Meaningful Moments of Impact ›

Read some of this year’s meaningful stories of impact. Empowering Kids to be Courageous Bringing out the Kindness from Within Helping Students Uncover their Leadership Potential Pennsylvania Legislators Play to Prevent Bullying Challenges of a First Year Teacher Junior Coaches Lead by Example Breaking Down Barriers on the Playground Finding the Confidence to Try Again …

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Kim McCall

November 9, 2018

Twenty Minutes of Recess for NJ Kids ›

A takeaway from a recent American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) clinical study review, which details the wide-ranging benefits of play for children. From the AAP, here are 20 reasons why those 20 minutes of recess are vital—and why the quality of that playtime is critical. (Stock photo via Pixabay)

November 8, 2018

“We Play Together” Mounds View Event ›

We had so much fun seeing everyone playing Freeze Tag at the Mounds View High School stadium at our “We Play Together” Event. Thank you to Mounds View Public Schools for this fantastic partnership. Seven hundred people came together for a giant game of Freeze Tag. We also welcomed the newest cohort of Junior Coaches…

November 2, 2018

Playworks Named 2018 Top-Rated Nonprofit ›

Playworks is proud to receive the 2018 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. “Playworks is a great example of a nonprofit making a real difference in their community,” said Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits. “Their award is well-deserved recognition not only of their work, but the tremendous support…

Harvard Magazine

November 2, 2018

Social Entrepreneur Jill Vialet on “Positive Chaos” and Founding Playworks ›

Jill Vialet is founder and CEO of Playworks, a nonprofit that partners with schools to promote exercise and social and emotional health through recess. With nearly 700 employees in 23 offices around the country, Playworks expects to reach 1.25 million children at 2,500 elementary schools this year—the majority from low-income families and neighborhoods. Photograph by Eric Kayne

October 31, 2018

Playworks DC’s Hockey Extravaganza ›

On October 29, 2018, Playworks DC teamed up with Monumental Sports and Entertainment Foundation to bring our annual Hockey Extravaganza to Payne Elementary School. Students had a chance to learn hockey drills from Madison Bowey and Brett Connolly of the Washington Capitals, as well as Playworks coaches. Between the four stations of hockey skills, games, and…

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October 24, 2018

Detroit Lions Attend Real Players Don’t Bully Event ›

Detroit Lions partnered with Playworks Michigan to promote inclusion, kindess and respect at a Real Players Don’t Bully pep rally at Hutchinson Elementary.

October 18, 2018

Playworks Southern California Hosted Play Day with the Stars ›

Playworks Southern California hosted Play Day with the Stars at Griffin Avenue Elementary School. American actor Harold Perrineau best-known for his roles in “Lost” and “Oz” , two-time NBA All-Star Baron Davis, rapper Jake Miller, American actress Logan Browning best-known for her role on the Netflix series “Dear White People,” Jake T. Austin, American actor best-known for his role on Disney Channel’s “Wizards of Waverly Place,” Val…

October 17, 2018

My Road to Dreamforce ‘18 ›

I find it takes just one person to have the courage to begin a conversation . . . they’re just waiting for someone to begin it . . .” – Margaret Wheatley With my fourth Dreamforce under my belt, I’m used to the conference routine: frantically scouring my Agenda Builder to find technical…

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