Play is disappearing from kindergarten. It’s hurting kids. — from edsurge.com by Joe Martin Excerpt (emphasis DSC): In an increasing number of schools, teachers of very young students are pressured to pack every moment of the day with structured, academically rigorous tasks. One recent whitepaper linked the practice to preparing kids for the long road of schooling […]
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