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Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Schools Matter: Parents Demand and Get More Play Time at PS 101

Schools Matter: Parents Demand and Get More Play Time at PS 101

Parents Demand and Get More Play Time at PS 101

In an era when kindergarten nap time is history, play time is on the skids, entrance exams are commonplace, and kindergartners must do idiot worksheets that clueless principals demand, it is heartening to see parents stepping in to see that the developmental needs of their children are met. From the New York Times:

Some kindergarten parents at Public School 101, a graceful brick castle in Forest Hills, Queens, wanted more free play time for their children; so they decided to do something about it.

Gone were the play kitchens, sand and water tables, and dress-up areas; half-days were now full

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