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Slate
August 29, 2012
The Rebirth of Recess ›
Every schoolchild who’s ever squirmed in his seat, anxious for recess to arrive, can sympathize with students in Chicago. This year, many public schools in that city are scheduled to…
CBS San Francisco
August 29, 2012
High Five: ‘Play Works’ Training After School Program Coaches ›
Frank Mallicoat reports for CBS 5 Mornings on Play Works, which trains coaches for after school programs.
The Oregonian
August 16, 2012
Kaiser Permanente gives $225,000 to support physical activity, anti-bullying efforts at area schools ›
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…
Beckley Register-Herald
August 10, 2012
Schools also involved in fighting childhood obesity epidemic ›
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…
The Times-Picayune
August 4, 2012
Reading, writing, ‘rithmetic and recess: A guest column by Dr. Corey Hebert and Allison Gouaux ›
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 Patch
June 18, 2012
Hyattsville Camp Counselors Learn to Play ›
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…
KOB Eyewitness News 4
May 18, 2012
Recess is back at some Albuquerque schools – and it’s better than ever ›
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 FOX 2
May 9, 2012
Playworks Takes a Recess ›
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…
Local 2 in Houston
April 17, 2012
Study finds recess program reduces bullying in schools ›
HOUSTON – A study has found that a recess program can reduce bullying in schools. Playworks is a national nonprofit organization that brings safe, healthy, inclusive play to low-income schools.…