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Houston Chronicle

December 23, 2016

Recess is making a comeback ›

A recent study of Playworks data conducted by researchers at Stanford University found that teachers at Playworks schools reported 43 percent less bullying and exclusionary behavior than teachers at schools…

Boston Globe

December 14, 2016

Boy band surprises students at school in Roslindale ›

The boy band Forever in Your Mind made a surprise appearance at the Dennis C. Haley Pilot School in Roslindale Tuesday as part of a promotion for Playworks, a national nonprofit that…

The Republic

November 30, 2016

3,473 Avondale kids set high-five world record ›

With the last high five – accomplished with an enthusiastic jump – they completed an attempt to break the Guinness world record for longest “high-five” chain on Tuesday.

The Herald-Tribune

November 22, 2016

All work and no play? How recess enhances student success ›

Playworks Indiana is a best-in-class program that works with schools to maximize the benefits of recess. Through using its approach to inclusive, value-based recess, schools have decreased reports of bullying,…

KYMA

November 7, 2016

Playworks enforces anti-bullying in local schools ›

Playworks is a program that was invited into Yuma County schools by the Regional Center for Border Health (RCBH). As a part of anti-bullying campaigns across the country, the program…

USC Trojans

October 26, 2016

Real Trojans Don’t Bully ›

In support of Bully Prevention Month and Playworks, the USC Trojans released a video urging kids to settle their conflicts peacefully.

Playworks kickball
Playworks kickball

Multi Briefs: Exclusive

October 14, 2016

The play debate: Primary and beyond ›

“In the age of 24/7 digital distractions, many children come to school not really knowing how to start games, or keep games going with teamwork and conflict resolution skills that…

coach and students hula hooping
coach and students hula hooping

Philanthropy News Digest

September 16, 2016

Playworks Receives $26 Million to Expand Healthy Play Programs ›

Playworks has announced grants totaling $26 million in support of the expansion of its programs for schoolchildren across the country. The funding, most of it from the Einhorn Family Charitable Trust, the Horace W.…

kids playing recess game
kids playing recess game

The Atlantic

September 13, 2016

Learning Through Play: Education Does Not Stop When Recess Begins ›

This week, Playworks is announcing a new push to reach 7,000 elementary schools serving 3.5 million kids, or about 10 percent of elementary schools, by 2020. “Ultimately if we could…