National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to recognize and thank volunteers who lend their time, talent, voice, and support to causes they care about in their communities and around the world. Their stories serve to inspire others to take action and discover their collective power to unite in making a difference.
Playworks Celebrates National Volunteers Week
April 27, 2026
90s Games that Still Win at Play Time ›
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. …
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,…