Playworks has recently introduced SparkPlay, an online subscription-based educational resource designed to support the continuous learning of safe and healthy play for school and youth development staff. This virtual tool draws upon Playworks’ nearly 30 years of experience on playgrounds to teach staff, schools, and community-based organizations how to enhance recess and bring out the … Read more
As Californians prepare for upcoming elections that could impact the lives of young people in significant ways, a group of mostly California foundations has established a fund to enhance the role of public schools in promoting civic leadership and democratic participation. This initiative is a key component of the California Thriving Youth Initiative, a multiyear … Read more
North Korea had fired an intercontinental ballistic missile, which flew for 86 minutes – the longest flight recorded yet – before falling into waters off its east, according to South Korea and Japan. The ICBM was launched at a sharply-raised angle and reached as high as 7,000km (4,350 miles), violating UN restrictions. Thursday’s launch occurred … Read more