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November 4, 2015
Two years ago, Tandi Prillerman started an elementary school with a big vision: the school would create a safe and loving environment celebrating each scholar’s unique identities. Scholars would embrace their…
WUSA 9
Meaghan Mooney
October 14, 2015
Playworks DC is transforming schools through the power of play. Play experts Kanya Shabazz, Rachel Hustedt, Coach Mo and even a 5th grade Junior Coach join Meaghan Mooney to explain…
September 24, 2015
We are sharing our most frequently asked questions from parents and guardians of kids at Playworks partner schools.
NBA.com
September 23, 2015
After the Q&A and a recitation of the Get Fit pledge, the students split into four groups across the Lincoln Elementary playground for a variety of health and wellness activities.…
Super Bowl 50
September 17, 2015
The NFL Foundation and 50 Fund have partnered with KaBOOM!, Playworks and the U.S. Fund for UNICEF to develop PLAY 60, Play On. The three-part platform – Where We Play, How We Play and Why…
CBS Minnesota
Angela Davis
September 8, 2015
A national non-profit called Playworks started training “recess coaches” in Minnesota five years ago. These coaches lead children in organized activities during free time outside. Recess coaches are now in several public schools…
North Dallas Gazette
September 2, 2015
A new study shows a high-quality recess program can engage students in meaningful play and prepare them to learn when it’s time to go back to the classroom.
August 27, 2015
TeamUp, the latest program from Playworks, has enabled us to quadruple the number of schools we can empower.
Inside Philanthropy
L.S. Hall
August 12, 2015
Some funders are getting behind Playworks, an Oakland, CA-based nonprofit that advocates a healthy recess time in elementary schools across the country.
