Kindergartners are developing a stronger sense of self, and choosing what to wear is a safe way to assert their independence. Willis D. Hawley , professor, Education, Policy, Planning and Administration , Child , December 1998. I don't mean classroom time spent listening to a lecture, although lecturing has its place.
Lively discussions exploring solutions to real problems are the hallmark of an excellent school.
Nathan Fox , professor, Human Development , Family Life , April 1999. Kenneth Rubin , professor, Human Development , Family Life , April 1999. If it's not fun, if it's stressful for the child, or if it's handed down to her or him by adults, then it's not play. Jeff Milem , assistant professor, Counseling and Personnel Services , Baltimore Sun , July 1999. If they do not have employees sensitive to these issues, they risk alienating large segments of the marketplace. . . .