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The Orange County Register
By Ron Gonzales
September 26, 2012
Joel Abecassis presented $5,000 to Playworks-Southern California, a nonprofit that promotes learning through play in low-income schools. SANTA ANA – Joel Abecassis wanted to make a difference with the money…
Slate
by Nicholas Day for Slate
August 29, 2012
Every schoolchild who’s ever squirmed in his seat, anxious for recess to arrive, can sympathize with students in Chicago. This year, many public schools in that city are scheduled to…
CBS San Francisco
Reported by: Frank Mallicoat
Frank Mallicoat reports for CBS 5 Mornings on Play Works, which trains coaches for after school programs.
The Oregonian
August 16, 2012
Kaiser Permanente gives $225,000 to support physical activity, anti-bullying efforts at area schools Kaiser Permanente Northwest has awarded a $225,000 grant to support sports, physical activity and anti-bullying efforts at…
Beckley Register-Herald
by Sarah Plummer for the Register-Herald
August 10, 2012
Schools also involved in fighting childhood obesity epidemic Editor’s note: The responsibilities of the public school system are far-reaching. Beyond the classroom, teachers and administrators are addressing issues in which…
The Times-Picayune
August 4, 2012
As we prepare for the start of the 2012-13 school year, it’s time to take a critical look at recess and play. Recess is more than simply fun and games.…
Charleston Daily Mail
August 2, 2012
Program urges children to be more active In an age where children spend an increasing amount of time in front of television, computers and cellphone screens, state education officials are…
Hyattsville Patch
by Michael Theis for the Hyattsville Patch
June 18, 2012
Hyattsville Camp Counselors Learn to Play Before you dropped your kids off at the city summer camp today, camp leaders got a lesson in recreation. As the first week of…
May 31, 2012
Corporate Kickball tournaments all across the country benefit students at Playworks schools.