From the Playground
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October 25, 2016
Unleashing Play in Ireland ›
A tightly wound spring, a ball atop a hill, a newly planted seed, or a young child in a swing asking “Higher! Higher!”: our intentions to bring out the best…
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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.
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March 24, 2014
AmeriCorps Members are Heroes ›
Guest blogger Kortney Thurman told her students about AmeriCorps, her students told her she’s a hero.
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May 22, 2013
Playworks AmeriCorps Member Meets the President ›
Guest blogger Coach Amy DeLair was one of 12 AmeriCorps members nationwide selected to meet President Barack Obama in the White House.
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May 13, 2012
Student calls for longer recess: “We act now or never!” ›
Young advocate in the making gives three great reasons to lengthen school recess in persuasive essay.