 Dear reader,
When it comes to education, it sometimes feels like the more things change, the more they stay the same. Take kindergarten, which has grown more academic in recent years, filled with lessons that can make the littlest learners squirm as they learn. But now, some schools are going back to the idea of play-based kindergarten as it was originally conceived. Jackie Mader brings us the story of a Washington State district’s focus on joy and play.
We also have a richly detailed investigation from Bracey Harris about the lack of change in Mississippi, where a Supreme Court decision was supposed to boost education for black families. Sadly, it has not. How to propel positive change? We’d love to hear from you.
Liz Willen, Editor
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