When elementary schools create a safe and healthy recess for students, there can be a major impact on individual kids and school climate overall.
New Research Brief: Improve Recess for Better Student Outcomes
May 19, 2026
Why Reflection is the Secret Ingredient to Impactful Play ›
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…
May 13, 2026
Pediatricians Agree Recess is More Than a Break ›
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…
May 12, 2026
Leadership in Action: How Junior Coaches Are Transforming School Playgrounds ›
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…