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Respect is the foundation of healthy relationships, strong communities, and positive learning environments. Yet it isn’t a skill children develop simply because adults tell them it’s important. Like teamwork and…

The World Cup is one of the few events that brings together people from nearly every corner of the globe. As teams take the pitch this summer, they represent a…

As the school year winds down, many educators and program staff are asking the same questions: What worked, what didn’t, and what should we do differently next year? It’s an…

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently published an updated policy statement, The Crucial Role of Recess in School, and their message is clear: recess is not a luxury or…

Reflecting on how leadership and teamwork are woven into every aspect of Playworks services, one of the most powerful programs we offer at Playworks: our Junior Coach Leadership Program. It’s…

A lot has changed since Playworks was founded on a playground in Oakland, California in 1996. We have seen three decades of new trends, new school curricula, and new technology. …

Picture this:  The ball is coming your way. This is the moment you’ve been waiting for. Your teammates are watching. The game is on the line. You take the shot……

Attendance Is Shaped by the School Experience Chronic absenteeism is one of the toughest challenges K-12 schools are working to solve. While attendance is tracked closely and tied to accountability,…

On the playground, teamwork is active. It’s messy. It’s constantly being tested and rebuilt in real time. And at Playworks, we know something important: Teamwork isn’t just something to be…