Elizabeth Cushing

CEO of Playworks. Building a national organization to make sure recess is fun, powerful and productive for kids in schools across the US.

[Elizabeth Cushing @eacushing]

MORE PLAy for every child! @Playworks #playmatters

[The LEGO Foundation @LEGOfoundation]

📢June 11th is now declared the #InternationalDayofPlay by the United Nations General Assembly, putting play back on the agenda for 2 billion children around the world. Together with our partners. children & youth, we're leveraging expertise and resources to make this day happen.

[Elizabeth Cushing @eacushing]

Thank you @SSIReview for posting this piece!

[Playworks @Playworks]

Why would Playworks give away our “secret sauce?” To ensure every kid has access to safe & healthy play every day at school.
We can’t accomplish this on our own. CEO @eacushing shares the path to scale & utilizing partnerships to work toward this goal. https://t.co/pGeDe4YqFj

[The Brookings Institution @BrookingsInst]

A perfect storm of financial chaos is on the horizon for schools—brought on by an abrupt ending of federal pandemic relief funds, falling district enrollments, and slowing state revenues, write @MargueriteRoza and @K_M_Silberstein. https://t.co/1jbud4K6Og

[Playworks @Playworks]

It is #BecauseofAmeriCorps, Playworks Coaches are sharing the power of play with kids in schools every day! @AmeriCorps @Voices4Service

[Elizabeth Cushing @eacushing]

@educationweek Check in question - What was your first concert? generates some pretty fun stories! Mine - U2 at Cow Palace in San Francisco in 1984 - epic! #playworksforeveryone

[Elizabeth Cushing @eacushing]

Congratulations to Jonathan Kolb and the NY Liberty! Playworks is so proud to have @ohemaanyanin on our national board. Play ON! https://t.co/c3VfOquaT5

[Michelle Obama @MichelleObama]

I wanted to share some of my thoughts on today's Supreme Court decision on affirmative action:

[PlayEquityFund @PlayEquityFund]

Still thinking about #PlayDay2023 🤩🤩

Thank you to all who joined #PlayDay2023 in LA and nationwide to PLAY and make your voice heard for #PlayEquityNow.

[Elizabeth Cushing @eacushing]

Thank you @Surgeon_General for highlighting social connection! @Playworks we are helping kids connect every day on the playground. Let's work together to make sure every kid gets to build friendships through play! #Connect2Heal #Playworks

[U.S. Surgeon General @Surgeon_General]

Without meaningful relationships, we are not living our healthiest and most productive lives. DYK that lacking social connection can be associated with increased risk of disease, including heart disease and stroke? 1/2

[Douglas Emhoff Archived @SecondGent46]

Game on, @VP.

[Playworks @Playworks]

Exciting news for our @PlayworksPA team - Whoosh claps to the @FlyersCharities! 👏🙌

[Playworks @Playworks]

Play is a GREAT way to encourage a sense of belonging and build a strong school community.

[Bo Stjerne Thomsen @BoStjerne]

Playfulness is a skill anyone can learn - Big Think https://t.co/MaVlsV8Zga

[Elizabeth Cushing @eacushing]

Yes! Glen Galaich from @StupskiFDN "every aspect of our work at the foundation is about protecting a multi-racial democracy" - Thank you. #ssirinstitute

[Elizabeth Cushing @eacushing]

So grateful to Dimple Abichandani @DimpleAtweets calling out how critical it is that organizations actually invest in a culture of care for our team members. @Playworks is all about it! #ssirinstitute

[Elizabeth Cushing @eacushing]

Thank you @crojasphd for calling out the inherent power imbalance in doing social justice work, day in and day out. #ssirinstitute

[Playworks @Playworks]

The US Community Play Fund is now live! There’s $200,000 available to support communities across Massachusetts, Connecticut & New York to create more playful experiences for children. Find out more:
https://t.co/T9AUSoizoM
@ChangexHQ @LEGOfoundation
#BuildAWorldOfPlay

[Elizabeth Cushing @eacushing]

Thank you @RenataAngeleno for calling out the importance of play, recess and play equity for ALL kids. To solve our mental health crisis, give more children equal access to play https://t.co/Z35ISgWHSk via @edsource

[Elizabeth Cushing @eacushing]

This is why SO MANY teachers and principals are asking @Playworks for help. Through play we can help young children connect with each other. After Social Isolation, Preparing Our Youngest Students to Thrive https://t.co/72bcG8LHGm

[The LEGO Foundation @LEGOfoundation]

Allowing children to explore at their own pace through guided play has proven to be a very effective learning method. Through play, children become more creative, persistent, motivated and confident. Read more here: https://t.co/Ngp3cYKhHs