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In Greenfield, Massachusetts, a partnership with Playworks New England helped transform recess from a daily friction point into a foundation for school-wide connection.<\/span><\/h5>\n
Students gained conflict-resolution skills they used throughout the school day, staff grew more confident leading play independently, and more kids found their way into games they loved.\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n
Read the full story<\/a> <\/strong>to learn how it happened.<\/span><\/h5>\n
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ABOUT GREENFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS<\/h6>\n

Greenfield Public Schools is a public district in western Massachusetts committed to supporting every student on their path to success.<\/span><\/p>\n

Location: Greenfield, MA
\n<\/span>Students served: 1,300+
\n<\/span>Number of schools: 6
\n<\/span>Grade levels: Preschool through 12th grade<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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