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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…

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…

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.…

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…

This year there's been some big changes to recess at several Albuquerque elementary schools – and students say it's all for the better. A new program called Playworks started this…

KASA – Nikki talks to Andrew Johnson, Member of the Active 20-30 Club of Albuquerque, about their "For the Kids Fund," and the upcoming kickball tournament which benefits Playworks, a…

Playworks approach diminishes bullying, adds learning time.  While an overwhelming number of elementary school principals believe in the power of recess to improve academic achievement and make students more focused…

Playworks makes recess more organized at low-income schools. Campuses using the program report less bullying and improved overall student behavior.  Read the article on the Los Angeles Times. When the…

Kids and educators debate effectiveness of new, structured recess plan that may help prevent bullying and lead to safer schools. A new study shows conflicting opinions on the Playworks program.…