Partners in Education: Durham Public Schools and Playworks

  1. Updates

Durham Public Schools Channel 4 visits Hope Valley Elementary School to highlight the impact Playworks Durham is having on all 678 students. Through inclusion, positive play and physical activity, Playworks is reducing bullying, decreasing transition time from recess to learning and supporting a stronger and healthier school climate. In addition to Hope Valley Elementary, Playworks Durham is serving 14 other elementary schools throughout the county.

More Updates


January 24, 2024

Indoor Recess Transition Plan ›

From snow and cold to rain, smog, and everything in between, weather can throw a wrench in your outdoor recess plans. When inclement weather strikes, transitioning to indoor play can…

December 18, 2023

Playworks recognized as a NYSS Champion ›

Playworks becomes an NYSS Champion Playworks is pleased to be recognized by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…

Playworks Coach with Junior Coaches
Playworks Coach with Junior Coaches

July 3, 2023

Playworks North Carolina Rebranded as Playworks Southeast ›

We’re proud to introduce Playworks Southeast! We have the same mission and will be utilizing our over 25 years of experience of leveraging play to impact more kids and communities…