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May 30, 2023
In this Q&A, former Coach Alison Vaux-Bjerke reflects on her Playworks experience and her journey into a career in youth sports and health initiatives. Q: What position did you hold…
May 25, 2023
During the May 2023 National Board of Directors meeting in Oakland, CA, the board gathered to strategize, plan, and experience the power of play firsthand. Board members and Playworks teammates…
March 27, 2023
The importance of youth leadership programming in elementary schools Childhood is spent brimming with fascinations of the future – ideas of what infinite potential can amount to, ambitions of fulfilling…
March 13, 2023
Join us in saying #AmeriThanks to our Playworks AmeriCorps Coaches! During #AmeriCorpsWeek, we are sending out giant Whoosh Claps to our 56 AmeriCorps Members completing their service year with Playworks.…
The Hechinger Report
February 9, 2023
Recess is a critical time for children, a time for play that can benefit both their behavior and academics. But it isn’t joyful for all children. Playworks’ Laura Medina Quintanar…
January 19, 2023
Playworks is thrilled to welcome five new members to our National Board of Directors. Each brings a unique set of talents and perspective that will support Playworks’ mission. The individuals who…
January 10, 2023
Play is a behavior that is natural and has existed for thousands of years and across species. It combines a set of made-up rules or norms and a willingness to…
December 20, 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, we’re reflecting on big moments that took place across Playworks nation this year. 1. Celebrating 25 Years The 2021-2022 school year marked a major…
October 27, 2022
Playworks is proud to receive the 2022 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations. Playworks was honored with this award based on the large…
