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The Nevada Independent
February 28, 2018
The Art of Play: Why One Elementary School Revamped its Recess ›
Hollingsworth STEAM Academy in downtown Las Vegas launched its recess reboot with assistance from Playworks, a national nonprofit dedicated to improving playtime and, in the process, children’s overall well-being.
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FOX31 Denver
February 8, 2018
Playworks Colorado ›
Playworks helps kids to stay active and build valuable social and emotional skills through play.
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Brooklyn Daily Eagle
January 10, 2018
Greenpoint Woman Rings Opening Bell at Nasdaq ›
Laura James, chairwoman of the Advisory Board of Playworks New York/New Jersey, a nonprofit firm that works with schools to promote the emotional health of students by revamping recess and…
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Philadelphia Free Press
December 13, 2017
OP-ED: Building United Communities One Playground At A Time ›
Playtime is undervalued. Conflicts that arise on the playground during recess often bring behavioral problems into the classroom and impact teaching, student attention, and learning. In urban areas, in particular,…
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CBS Boston
November 30, 2017
Eye On Education: Recess Revolution ›
Playworks coaches are at the school every day. They are trained to be a caring, consistent adult, organizing games or helping children resolve conflicts that might pop up during recess.…
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The News & Observer
November 22, 2017
Do kids really have to be taught how to play? ›
A Playworks coach might organize a kickball game, foursquare or other activities that students enjoy during recess – and then hang around and encourage everyone to participate. He or she…
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Fox 2 Detroit News
October 11, 2017
Detroit Lions Connect with Kids at Anti-Bullying Pep Rally ›
Marvin Jones has plenty of experience getting into the end zone, but on Tuesday the Lions wide out and some his teammates entered the anti-bullying zone. “It’s all about spreading…
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AdWeek
September 29, 2017
Toys R Us Wants to Be a ‘Champion of Play’ With New Brand Positioning ›
One of the brand’s partnerships includes a curated content strategy with a partner, Playworks, that will include blog posts, checklists, play recipes and family games.
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Financial Buzz
July 26, 2017
Americans Value Play but Financial Stress Gets in the Way; U.S. Bank Launches Community Possible Month of Play ›
Americans value play, but financial stress continues to limit play time. U.S. Bank, in partnership with Playworks, checked in with Americans across the country in a new survey, analyzing Americans’…