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A new coalition is raising awareness around the lack of recess and is advocating for the increase in physical activity, play and recess for all students in Michigan.
The Coalition for Michigan Schoolchildren’s Right to Play was convened by Playworks Michigan, a nonprofit affiliate working to keep kids active and healthy through play and recess.
The coalition is made up of 20 members, including, Paul Liabenow and Mike VanGessel.
Liabenow, executive director of the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association, said the coalition is designed to support policies and guidance for adequate recess time for students, particularly in elementary schools.
Playworks Michigan Announces Coalition for Michigan Schoolchildren s Right to Play
Coalition will advocate for statewide awareness and increases in access to play and recess in schools
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DETROIT, April 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Playworks Michigan, a nonprofit affiliate working to keep kids active and healthy through play and recess, announced the convening of a new coalition to raise awareness about recess in schools and support statewide advocacy for increased access to recess and opportunities for play in Michigan schools. The Coalition for Michigan Schoolchildren s Right to Play will support access to safe and healthy play every day at school to positively impact children s physical, social, and emotional development.
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Detroit Lions Charities, an extension of the Detroit Lions organization which distributes grants to Detroit and Michigan nonprofits, supports transformational efforts in underserved communities by working to create long-lasting impact through meaningful partnerships. Throughout the year, the Detroit Lions work to raise awareness and funding for these organizations, prioritizing critical needs in the community, with an emphasis on youth development, access and opportunity and social justice initiatives in Detroit.
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