Updates
March 28, 2014
AmeriCorps Member and Students Build Confidence ›
Guest Blogger Jennifer Holmes-Ledet learned how to play and coach basketball along side her 4th and 5th grade girls basketball team.
March 24, 2014
AmeriCorps Members are Heroes ›
Guest blogger Kortney Thurman told her students about AmeriCorps, her students told her she’s a hero.
March 12, 2014
Annual Report Available Online ›
More kids than ever had a place to belong, have fun and be part of the game at Playworks last year. Through our on-site programs and through training, more than…
February 27, 2014
Nominate a Young Peacemaker ›
Student peacemakers to be honored with fellowship for education and professional development through Peace First
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February 21, 2014
Teaching kindness and resolving conflict through recess ›
WASHINGTON – Sometimes we all need to burn off a little steam. For kids, that can mean running around at recess. But a national non-profit organization working in a number of…
February 6, 2014
Recess and Physical Activity on PBS NewsHour ›
PBS NewsHour featured the Playworks program in Indianapolis, Indiana
December 11, 2013
Spread Joy, Support Playworks ›
When kids experience play that is safe and inclusive, the joy of being a child shines through. It makes perfect sense. Kids can’t wait to jump into recess when they feel there’s…
December 5, 2013
Parent Involvement Improves Schools ›
Parents for Public Schools’ Anne Foster shares how parents can make an impact in schools.
December 2, 2013
Ten Ways You Can Support Playworks ›
Support every child’s opportunity to shine on the playground