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Great article on the value of play verses testing in young childhood education:
http://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/articles/valueofplay/

By David Crary, Associated Press

NEW YORK — In one classroom, a group of preschool teachers squatted on the floor, pretending to be cave-dwelling hunter-gatherers. Next door, another group ended a raucous musical game by placing their tambourines and drums atop their heads.

Silly business, to be sure, but part of an agenda of utmost seriousness: To spread the word that America's children need more time for freewheeling play at home and in their schools.