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  • Kindergartens Ringing the Bell for Play Inside the Classroom

    Motoko Rich

    June 09, 2015 |

    The New York Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Pasadena, Maryland

    As American classrooms have focused on raising test scores in math and reading, an outgrowth of the federal No Child Left Behind law and interpretations of the new Common Core standards, even the youngest students have been affected, with more formal lessons and less time in sandboxes. Washington and Minnesota are beginning to train teachers around the state on the importance of so-called purposeful play — when teachers subtly guide children to learning goals through games, art and general fun.

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