The Lost Art of Play Part 1: Why Joy is the Secret to Academic Rigor

Joy In Learning, The Harley School's Podcast

Mar 3, 202611:58Education

In this episode, we sit down with Head of School Dr. Ryan Kimmet to tackle a growing crisis in modern education: the disappearance of play. While many schools view play as a luxury for the early years, The Harley School...

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