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Play and its role in the mental development of the child

Vygotsky

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"This was Vygotsky’s major work on play and despite its brevity it has continued to resonate in all discussions of play ever since its publication."

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Why Sheet: Eliminating Homework

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This why sheet details the research, details, and common questions surrounding eliminating homework.

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This "why sheet" offers an overview of eliminating homework for students and their families. It helps reassure communities that this practice is academically sound and supported by research for greater learning.

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I think there's a common misconception that school is the only thing that matters. And the school system makes a lot of people feel like if they're not doing the best academically or kind of meeting the limit, then maybe they're not going to do as well later in life or maybe there's something wrong with them. I feel like that's a whole, really incorrect kind of idea that's perpetuated by the school system.

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