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September 17, 2012 | Story
Susanne N. James-Burdumy, PhD, Associate Director of Research at Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., leads the random assignment evaluation of Playworks, a program that uses play to promote physical activity and youth development in schools.
March 24, 2011 | Story
A senior researcher at the John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities, Rebecca London, Ph.D., is day-to-day leader of the evaluation of Playworks.
January 19, 2011 | Story
Good Morning America features Playworks for trying to change the face of recess in the US.
February 6, 2008 | Story
"Such a vision," he writes, "necessitates… overcoming decades of distrust… and crafting a creative atmosphere that enables diverse stakeholders to come together and envision what could be."
November 18, 2009 | Story
Those polled were aware of physical activity requirements and that students were exceeding the minimum state physical activity requirements.
January 24, 2012 | Commentary/Story
“These changes are badly needed. Although many schools have made significant improvements to their meal programs, we must ensure that all schools strive to provide more nutritious meals for students."
March 1, 2012 | Story
Eighty percent of schools that accessed technical support made substantial strides toward creating healthier environments for students and staff.
January 18, 2012 | Story
Network highlights efforts to provide students with a healthy place to learn.
November 22, 2011 | Story
Children also have had access to federally funded snacks in afterschool programs.
November 22, 2011 | Story
Winning Strategies in the Fight Against Childhood Obesity.