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Playworks Michigan
About Playworks Michigan
Celebrating 30 years on the playground, Playworks believes in the power of play to bring out the best in every kid. Since 1995, Playworks has helped 5.3 million children across more than 6,000 schools and community organizations get in the game by building skills, forming friendships, and staying active through play. Today, Playworks partners with schools, districts, and community-based organizations to provide a range of services, including on-site coaches, professional training for staff, consultative support, and digital tools. Through evidence-based programs, Playworks builds safe, active play environments for Michigan kids.
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Signals from Playworks Michigan
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People
Playworks Michigan sent Coach Will to Taft Galloway Elementary as the Playworks Play Consultant
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Research & Knowledge
Playworks Michigan published a study by the University of California, Berkeley showing that Title I schools with Playworks programming had significantly lower chronic absence rates than schools without Playworks after accounting for school size, family income, and student demographics.
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People
Playworks Michigan team members Judy Tipton, Mike Schulte, Chantel Piggee, William J. Acuff, and Linda W. completed two weeks of training to prepare for school communities.
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