If you read anything that we post, you know that we are taking a strong stand against standardized testing and the “Race to the Top” mentality of our current education system. Here is a recent article published in Psychology Today about the long term effects of replacing play-based preschool and kindergarten with academically-focused early childhood education. Fascinating studies from around the world that suggest, as we often say here at The Mental Breakdown, focusing on developmentally appropriate needs is the best road to long term success!
Read the article here,
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