Forward Promise
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A new $9.5 million initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation focused on promoting opportunities for the health and success of middle school- and high school-aged boys and young men of color.
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Forward Promise Advisory Committee Members
Grant/Staff and Leadership/National Program
Learn about the professional working in the young men of color field who comprise Forward Promise's Advisory Committee
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.
The Power of Play
May 14, 2013 | Commentary
"When it comes to changing schools for the better, recess and play may be one of the most powerful and underutilized tools we have," says RWJF President and CEO Risa Lavizzo-Mourey.
Start Strong: Building Healthy Teen Relationships
National Program
Start Strong: Building Healthy Teen Relationships is an innovative approach to preventing teen dating violence and abuse by teaching 11 to 4 year-olds about healthy relationships.
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.
Healthy Schools Program: Ankeny, Iowa
April 25, 2013 | Story
Ankeny Food Service Director Lynn Swinger is serving healthier school meals to meet updated national nutrition standards.
Healthy Schools Program: Hopkins, Minnesota
April 25, 2013 | Story
Food Service Director Barb Mechura has been serving healthier school meals to comply with updated national nutrition standards.