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WHEN STUDENTS were asked what they liked about Play Club (the hour of free age-mixed play), the most common response, aside from simply the fun of it, was “MAKING FRIENDS.” . ... MAKING FRIENDS. I need to bold-face that, again, for emphasis. What could be more important to a child’s healthy development (beyond the obvious needs of adequate nutrition, shelter, and care at home) than making friends? In my mind, honestly, the most important function a school can serve in today’s world is to be a place where kids can make friends. Without friends, school and everything else is more or less a waste. CLICK HERE.

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Jul 17
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