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Recess, Behavior and Learning

Posted January 30, 2009.

Can a kickball game help transform the climate of a school? That playground activity and other informal “classic games,” such as four-square and tag, can promote student health, as well…

http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/curriculum/2009/01/recess_and_learning.html

Let’s Play: Coach Abby Rocks Recess at Irvington Community Elementary!

Posted October 11, 2016.

Coach Abby joins Playworks IN for the 2016-2017 school year! We are super excited to have her lead recess at Irvington Community Elementary. Abby has a wealth of knowledge when…

https://www.playworks.org/indiana/2016/10/11/lets-play-coach-abby-rocks-recess-at-irvington-community-elementary/

Playworks Minnesota Honored at Character Recognition Awards

Posted April 18, 2017.

St. Paul, MN—May 25, 2017— Playworks Minnesota received a 2017 Minnesota Ethical Leadership Award on May 25 at the Character Recognition Awards Ceremony. We were one of three community programs, five…

https://www.playworks.org/minnesota/2017/04/18/playworks-minnesota-honored-at-character-recognition-awards/

At Schools, Playtime is Over

Posted March 27, 2010.

RECESS is no longer child’s play. Schools around the country, concerned about bullying and arguments over the use of the equipment, are increasingly hiring “recess coaches” to oversee students’ free…

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/27/opinion/27elkind.html

Junior Coach Junior is a Quiet but Mighty Leader

Posted December 4, 2019.

Junior is a 5th grade Junior Coach at the Michael J. Perkins Elementary School in South Boston. Coach Carolyn, site coordinator at Perkins, nominated Junior as Junior Coach of the…

https://www.playworks.org/new-england/2019/12/04/junior-coach-junior-is-a-quiet-but-mighty-leader/

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Thank you for your interest and support of Playworks. We value and respect the privacy of our users and supporters and want you to be comfortable and confident sharing contact…

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Great Human Race 2015

Posted September 26, 2017.

Playworks staff and coaches will be participating in the Great Human Race presented by the Volunteer Center of Durham! The Volunteer Center of Durham’s Great Human Race features a timed…

https://www.playworks.org/southeast/event/great-human-race-2015/

2011 Most Playful CEO, Rob DeMartini, New Balance

Posted April 12, 2011.

What happens when an international apparel company with a commitment to responsible leadership, engages associates in play in and out-of-the office with a CEO whose iPod playlist is consistently described…

https://www.playworks.org/video/2011-most-playful-ceo-rob-demartini-new-balance/

Scramble for Playworks Breakfast

Posted September 26, 2017.

Scramble for Playworks is a time to learn and discover the impact that Playworks is having on Los Angeles County youth and schools. You’ll get an overview of Playworks programs as well as insights…

https://www.playworks.org/southern-california/event/scramble-for-playworks-breakfast/

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