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Effects on School Climate, Academic Learning, Student Social Skills and Behavior

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.

Does Better Recess Equal a Better School Day?

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.

Infographic: Playworks Positive Findings From A Randomized Trial Evaluation

May 14, 2013 | Infographic

Infographic about the findings from a randomized trial evaluation on Playworks.

Playworks Implementation in 17 Schools from 6 U.S. Cities

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.

Effects on Play, Physical Activity and Recess

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.

New Study: Does Better Recess Equal a Better School Day?

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.

Shining a Light on Tough Social Issues

May 2, 2013 | Story

Black and Latino youth find a political voice in the research of political scientist Cathy Cohen, PhD, a former RWJF scholar in health policy research.

Growing Experience Corps

January 25, 2013 | Program Result Report

Experience Corps engages older volunteers to tutor - with a focus on reading - and mentor low-income kindergarten through third-grade students. It expanded and became an independent nonprofit organization.

Social Impact 100 Index

November 27, 2012 | Grant/Feature

Ten grantees from the Vulnerable Populations Portfolio at RWJF have been named to the Social Impact Exchange's S&I 100, an index of the top nonprofits having a positive impact on America's most pressing social issues.

Forward Promise

September 17, 2012 | National Program

Forward Promise is a new initiative focused on improving the health and success of middle- and high-school-aged boys and young men of color.

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