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The American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement on the critical role of recess in schools.
https://www.playworks.org/news/recess-is-doctor-recommended/
Students’ faces brighten when Shantrell Sneed — “Coach Trell” to the kids — walks into a classroom at San Pablo’s Riverside Elementary School. She organizes play during recess, promoting physical…
https://www.playworks.org/news/healthier-neighborhood-programs-drawing-millions-from-foundations/
The conversation about how to revitalize education most often focuses on test scores; however, an overlooked opportunity to boost learning lies outside the classroom: on the playground at recess. Unfortunately,…
Welcome to the Playworks MN Junior Coach Program! We are excited to partner with you and student leaders at your school to make recess a more joyful, engaging, and empowering…
https://www.playworks.org/minnesota/junior-coach-leadership-program-resources/
There's one thing that's almost guaranteed to make your child do better in school: more recess. Not only do children do better academically if they get outside to play, but…
One of the original eight Playworks Portland schools is facing district-wide budget challenges and their PTA wants to make sure Playworks comes back for a third year at Jim Bridger…
https://www.playworks.org/pacific-northwest/2011/03/23/save-playworks-at-bridger-school-campaign-2/
Recess is often a student’s favorite time of their school day and it also leads to better behavior and academic performance. Yet a recent report revealed only 16% of states…
https://www.pta.org/center-for-family-engagement/notes-from-the-backpack/recess-is-it-just-for-play
Playworks has helped create a sense of community. Through the Playworks model, students are being more inclusive and discipline issues from recess have declined.
https://www.playworks.org/arizona/testimonial/sense-of-community/