New England
June 26, 2018
As a kid, Zach Brown remembers being bullied at school during recess. In fact, there were days he’d rather stay in the classroom than play outside with his peers. As…
After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh in 2017 with a dual degree in psychology and sociology, Myla Ona knew she wanted to work with kids in a non-traditional office…
Coach Dani is a first year Jesuit Volunteer Corps Coach at the Boston Teachers Union School (BTU) in Jamaica Plain. This year, Coach Dani worked hard alongside lunch staff to…
June 21, 2018
The United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley on Thursday, May 31 announced it will distribute $30.8 million in support of strategies, organizations, partnerships and programs aimed at solving…
June 6, 2018
Saturday, May 19 was Playworks’ 9th Annual Run for Recess 5K and 1-mile Fun Run. It was a beautiful morning in Franklin Park for over 500 Playworks students, families, and…
Coach Claire is a first year AmeriCorps Coach at the Neighborhood House Charter School in Dorchester. Although Claire only started in January, she is already making a difference in the…
Junior Coach Mabel is a 4th grader at the Boston Teachers Union School in Jamaica Plain. Although Mabel only joined the Junior Coach team in February, she has already made…
Safe and healthy play is possible at the Curley K-8 School thanks to the support of 3rd-8th grade literacy coach, Eileen Cronin. Mrs. Cronin has been at the Curley for…
May 8, 2018
Safe and healthy play would not be possible at our partner schools without the support of dedicated administration. We are grateful that we were able to launch Playworks at the…