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    Exterior playspaces are essential for student health and mental well-being.

    Highlights

    A once-bare concrete lot at Bayard Taylor Elementary School, Philadelphia, has been transformed into a modern play area.

    An Energizing Place

    Jan. 29, 2013
    With help from Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels and his foundation, a sustainable, state-of-the-art play area rises at Bayard Taylor Elementary School.
    Playgrounds should be available for students during and after the school day to take a break from studies and encourage physical fitness.

    Going out to Play on School Playgrounds (with Related Video)

    July 1, 2012
    A focus on student activity and exercise puts school playgrounds in the spotlight.

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