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It’s okay to play: How ‘play theory’ can revitalize U.S. education

The Hechinger Report

Everywhere we turn, there’s something fun to do and something new to learn. Then, somewhere around early elementary school, learning and play officially become separated for life. Suddenly, learning becomes a task that only takes place in proper classrooms with the help of textbooks, homework and tests.

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Grandparents, neighbors and friends are propping up the child care industry. They need help

The Hechinger Report

Credit: Jackie Mader/The Hechinger Report Tūtū and Me is one of several family-child interaction learning programsin Hawaii that offers support to the state’s large number of non-parental caregivers who provide child care each day. A grandfather watches his grandchild build with blocks during activity time at Tūtū and Me.

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An upscale Florida auction yields millions for local preschool programs

The Hechinger Report

In 2009, just over 50 percent of children entering Immokalee’s six elementary schools were considered “kindergarten ready,” as determined by Florida’s kindergarten screening exam, the Florida Assessment for Instruction in Reading.

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Beyond Screens: The Benefits of Paper-Based Learning for Elementary Students

Studies Weekly

Excessive screen time is also linked to a decreased interest in reading among elementary school students. At a time when 40% of elementary school students cannot read at a basic level, setting students up for literacy is crucial.