Carolyn Caballero

December 4, 2019

Oregon State University Study Finds High-Quality Recess Positively Impacts Student Behaviors ›

A recent study by the Oregon State University College of Public Health and Human Services found that high-quality recess contributes to the executive function, emotional self-control, resilience, and positive classroom…

November 7, 2019

Give Kids the Childhood They Deserve ›

When kids feel included and supported at recess, they’re more likely to thrive in school and in life. Everyone deserves a chance to become the best possible version of themselves.…

November 6, 2019

Playworks Named 2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit ›

Playworks is proud to receive the 2019 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. “Playworks is a great example of a nonprofit making a…

November 1, 2019

Playworks Recruits Playful Professionals with LinkedIn For Nonprofits ›

At Playworks, we seek out energetic, creative people who ensure every kid has the chance to play every day. Our core values of inclusion, respect, healthy community, and healthy play…

Safe and Healthy Recess at a Playworks school
Safe and Healthy Recess at a Playworks school

September 23, 2019

It’s Recess Checkup Week ›

It can be hard to understand the impact that your play space has on your school’s culture and your students’ experience, and while there are a lot of solutions worth…

September 17, 2019

Playworks Coach Program named in DOJ’s ‘Promising Program’ ›

Recently, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reviewed evidence of the Playworks Coach program and found that the program met the criteria for a Promising Program intended to improve school attendance. …

The Journal Gazette

June 1, 2018

Recess rethought: Fun but also meaningful ›

Franke Park Elementary School is the envy of other Fort Wayne schools for what it will revamp next year—recess. Franke Park aims to make the playtime more meaningful with help from…

Kickball tournament helps to raise $15,000 for schools across Indiana

May 4, 2018

Kickball tournament helps to raise $15,000 for schools across Indiana ›

INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) — More than 150 players from 8 different companies came together to compete in a fundraiser.

Pacers, St. Vincent & Kroger Team to Support NBA Fit Week

January 16, 2018

Pacers, St. Vincent & Kroger Team to Support NBA Fit Week ›

The Indiana Pacers, Kroger and St. Vincent have teamed up to support NBA Fit Week – January 17-25, 2018 – with events aimed at encouraging fans of all ages to…