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July 18, 2024
At Home Olympics ›
Sports fans across the globe are gearing up for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. The Olympics are an exciting opportunity to celebrate outstanding athletes, cheer on teams from around the…
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June 20, 2024
Games to Play this Summer ›
Summertime is here! The first few weeks of summer bring fun and excitement and the return of free time and fun, seasonal activities. But as the summer stretches on, it…
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May 29, 2024
2024 International Day of Play ›
The United Nations General Assembly has adopted June 11 as the International Day of Play. This global celebration was established to champion and protect children’s right to play. On this…
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My News LA
April 5, 2024
LA84 Foundation Announces $1.7M for 18 Organizations to Promote Youth Programs ›
The largest grant was awarded to Playworks to serve more than 35,000 youth in Los Angeles and Orange counties, supporting recess and lunchtime play.
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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…
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3BL
December 20, 2023
AEG’s 13th Annual Day of Service Celebrates Employee Volunteerism ›
In partnership with Playworks, 300 employees participated in a school beautification project at Moffett Elementary School.
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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…
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San Gabriel Valley Tribune
September 26, 2023
It’s a recess like no other at a Monterey Park school, where L.A. Dodgers show up ›
Students at Repetto Elementary had the recess of a lifetime thanks to the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation and Catching Hope. They participated in games organized in partnership with Playworks.
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July 28, 2022
A year of social and emotional learning ›
“You can’t do SEL, trauma, or equity work without each other,” Jennette Claassen, Head of Evaluation, Playworks. As Playworks continued to progress on our equity journey, we explored a critical…