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April 1, 2026
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,…
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March 31, 2026
Schools that dedicate trained staff to support recess time see their students show up to school more regularly, according to new research.
March 25, 2026
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
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…
February 20, 2026
The newly released Playworks Facilitator Playbook is a library of ready-to-use lesson plans that help staff confidently lead games that keep kids active and learning through play, and is accessible…
February 11, 2026
It’s an exciting time as the 2026 Winter Olympics are underway. Many kids will watch the games, some aspiring to participate someday, others learning about new sports they’ve never seen…
January 28, 2026
Spotting joy on the playground is not always obvious at first glance. Sometimes it shows up in small, meaningful moments, the kind that assure you kids feel safe, connected, and…
November 25, 2025
What began as a way to make recess more joyful on one playground has grown into a nationwide effort to make play part of every kid’s day. In 1995, Jill…
November 14, 2025
It started with a familiar moment. A first grader, dressed and ready, stood by the door and asked quietly: “Do I have to go to school today?” There was no…
