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Across the United States, many of our most experienced and gifted teachers of young children are giving up in despair in the wake of the tidal wave of rushed academics, premature academic overpressure, universal standardized testing, and play deprivation. “They are leaving the profession,” said Dr. Carla Horwitz of the Yale Child Study Center, “because they can no longer do what they now will ensure learning and growth in the broadest, deepest way.”

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Pasi Sahlberg, William Doyle

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Let The Children Play

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Jeff Johnson

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Jeff Johnson is an early learning trainer, podcaster, and author who founded Explorations Early Learning, Playvolution HQ, and Play Haven.

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