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The Washington Times Herald

January 29, 2019

Nickelodeon’s Double Dare Takes the Gridiron at Super Bowl LIII ›

Nickelodeon and the NFL are teaming up for Double Dare at Super Bowl, a brand-new Super Bowl-themed episode of the net’s iconic game show, premiering Sunday, Feb. 3, at 12 p.m. ET/PT. Each team will be competing for a $10,000 donation to one of Nickelodeon and the NFL’s pro-social partners, Playworks and Special Olympics, respectively.

American Management Association Playbook

Elizabeth Cushing

January 25, 2019

Building a Corporate Culture with Play at the Core ›

Organizational culture is the sum of the values and behaviors that contribute to the unique psychological and social environment of an organization. The same programming that we bring to kids—the emphasis on play as a tool for promoting trust and rapport—is an important part of how the Playworks staff interacts. Getting out from behind our…

The Philadelphia Tribune

Chanel Hill

January 7, 2019

Student takes advantage of opportunities at Chester Arthur School ›

As a fourth-grader at Chester A. Arthur School, London Timmons is involved with different activities at her school. Timmons participates in an enrichment program and is a Playworks Pennsylvania Junior Coach. “I’m a Junior Coach at the kindergarten recess at my school. I come up with different games to play with them and I also make sure…

Comcast Newsmakers

January 3, 2019

Tackling School Bullying ›

One in four U.S. students say they have been bullied at school. Playworks President Elizabeth Cushing joined Comcast Newsmakers to discuss how Playworks is working to combat bullying and teach kids about inclusion.

The Philadelphia Tribune

Chanel Hill

December 4, 2018

Chester A. Arthur student takes on leadership role through recess program ›

Ten-year-old Nafis Johnson has been developing and honing his leadership skills by contributing his time as a Junior Coach for Playworks Pennsylvania. The Playworks Junior Coach program gives selected fourth- and fifth-grade students the tools they need to navigate through school and life. “I’ve been a Junior Coach for Playworks for about a year and a…

IndyStar

Shari Rudavsky

November 29, 2018

Playworks and Jump IN for Healthy Kids ›

No more standing around. A new approach to recess keeps kids moving. Playworks, as well as partners Jump IN for Healthy Kids, aims to keep kids healthy and active in Indiana. Read the article and watch Jo Yocum, Playworks Indiana’s Executive Director, talk about safe and healthy play.

November 28, 2018

Playworks of Greater Washington DC and Politicians Unite to Stand Up for Inclusion ›

Playworks of Greater Washington DC and Politicians Unite to Stand Up for Inclusion Nonprofit Honors Local Community Advocates to Show Real Players Don’t Bully Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018 Playworks and Google celebrated the culmination of Playworks’ anti-bullying month Real Players Don’t Bully Campaign over breakfast with an in-depth panel. Seventy five corporate and civic leaders,…

November 13, 2018

5 Ways to Make Your Playworks Recess a Success ›

In 2017, Playworks and the American Institutes for Research (AIR) partnered to learn more about how effective recess teams drive strong quality and recess outcomes. Close your eyes and picture the best recess you can imagine. What does that look like to you? A quality recess is one that is safe, engaging, and empowering. Play…

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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