“Game On with Renata Simril of the LA84 Foundation: Reimagining Education Through Movement”

In this, the debut episode of The Edumyseat Podcast, host Josh Newman sits down with Renata Simril, President and CEO of the LA 84 Foundation and the Play Equity Fund, to explore why play, sports, and movement are essential—not optional—for California’s kids. They dive into the Foundation’s mission, its impact on youth development, and their support for SB 291 (2023), a bill championing statewide recess standards. Renata also shares insights on AB 715, a new initiative to study access to sports across California. It’s a conversation about access, urgency, and the power of play to transform education and kids’ lives.