Pahara-Aspen Fellow Jill Vialet founded Playworks on the theory that, through valuable play, kids learn to make friends, solve problems, and believe in themselves, every day. At last year’s Action Forum, Jill made the audacious Action Pledge above to propel the importance play forward. In this video, Jill shares the progress Playworks has made so far.
Impact Through the Power of Play
April 14, 2026
From Missed Shots to Big Wins: How Play Builds Perseverance ›
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……
April 1, 2026
7 School-Based Strategies That Improve Attendance and Reduce Chronic Absenteeism ›
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,…
March 25, 2026
The Importance of Play for Building Teamwork ›
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…