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U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten visited Clyde Miller P-8 on Wednesday to see how emergency relief funds are being used in local districts.  With an eye on mental…

U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Cindy Marten and Playworks CEO Elizabeth Cushing joined Playworks Colorado on Wednesday to see our partnership with Aurora Public Schools in action. While the weather…

All year, schools have been trying to rise to the challenge of transitioning students back into interacting with their peers. Many of these schools turned to Playworks Colorado to help…

Playworks Colorado has a goal to bring out the best in every kid through playing at recess. The annual Rock Paper Scissors tournament took place at Bierstadt Lagerhaus in Denver.

The Broncos hosted their annual Hometown Huddle with Playworks and Mile High United Way, bringing together children from Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver with Broncos players and encouraging…

Demaryius Thomas and Courtland Sutton spent their Tuesday morning at Marie L. Greenwood Academy, playing games and dancing with kids as part of a Playworks recess visit with help from…

Junior Coach K at Westgate Elementary used to be afraid of socializing. Becoming a Playworks Junior Coach changed that. Playing at recess doesn’t come easy for every kid. Some kids…

A local girl is working to make recess time more inclusive for kids. Teachers report spending about two hours a day resolving conflicts that start at recess. For some students,…

Montview Elementary has the Playworks Coach program, that places a full-time coach in the school for a full school year, and trains junior coaches to assist. Principal Mia Robinson says…