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The American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement on the critical role of recess in schools.

Journal of Education Psychology finds important link between bullying and dropout rate

Jill Vialet has been recognized by the Women’s Sports Foundation’s (WSF) 40 FOR 40 list of women who have made a significant impact on society after playing sports in high school or…

In one of the most rigorous scientific trials to find an effect on bullying, researchers from Mathematica Policy Research and Stanford University have found that a Playworks recess can transform school climate, paving the…

Playworks is featured in a new book called The Non Nonprofit, which shares how business principles can (and should) be applied to nonprofits. The books is by Steve Rothschild, who left…

Playworks CEO and Founder Jill Vialet has been named one of the 30 most influential social entrepreneurs by Forbes Magazine. For the first time in its 94-year history, Forbes assembled the Impact 30:…

Play is an important building block in every child’s development. It promotes learning, teamwork, increases imagination, expands social skills and more. Join us Friday, November 18, 2011 at 10am PT for a…

The New Balance Foundation has signed a national partnership agreement with Playworks, supporting our work nationwide and helping us expand the power of play. New Balance has worked as a local partner…

Playworks Pro is off to a running start, with trainings on tap throughout the entire country. In Seattle, Treeswing, a local nonprofit focused on helping children develop lifelong healthy habits, is…