A safe and healthy recess has the potential to drive better student behavior, health, and learning, according to a study from Mathematica Policy Research and the John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities at Stanford University.
"A growing body of evidence now shows that, when it comes to changing schools for the better, recess and play may be one of the most powerful and underutilized tools we have." - Risa Lavizzo-Mourey, RWJF President and CEO
See how RWJF grantee Playworks transforms recess and play into a positive experience that helps kids get the most out of every learning opportunity throughout the school day.
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June 1, 1999 | Program Result Report
The Grady Injury Prevention Program is located at Hughes Spalding Children's Hospital where the project director, Donna Jones, M.D., is a public health pediatrician.
January 17, 2013 | News Release
Requiring daily physical education in school could help young people be active for 23 minutes per day, according to a new study.
May 15, 2013 | Issue Brief
A safe and healthy recess has the potential to drive better student behavior, health, and learning, according to a new study from Mathematica Policy Research and the John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities at Stanford University.
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.
May 14, 2013 | Evaluation
Mathematica Policy Research and the John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities at Stanford University conducted a randomized controlled trial of Playworks.
May 15, 2013 | Evaluation
Mathematica Policy Research and the John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Their Communities at Stanford University conducted a randomized controlled trial of Playworks.
May 14, 2013 | Infographic
Infographic about the findings from a randomized trial evaluation on Playworks.
May 14, 2013 | News Release
Randomized controlled trial of popular recess program shows widespread benefits, including less bullying, more physical activity, and more time for teaching.
September 17, 2012 | Grantee
Playworks improving the health and well-being of children through safe, meaningful play
December 14, 2010 | Report/Evaluation
This study examines the initial implementation of Playworks in six San Francisco and Silicon Valley schools, and measures the effectiveness of the programs in two schools with already established Playworks programs.