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Peter Gray - Learning Through Play

The New Schools

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The Impact of Intensive Schooling on Children's Play

This chapter explores the reasons behind the increase in intensive schooling and the decrease in outdoor play among children. It discusses how the fear of falling behind other countries academically led to a focus on test scores and drilling, at the expense of creativity and play.

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