Playing the Game of School

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By Laura Knoy on Tuesday, May 31, 2005.
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A new book claims our society has become far too focused on getting the grades, pleasing the teacher, and scoring well on tests. We'll get the author's take on breaking out of the game and into authentic, even "joyful" learning. Laura is joined by Robert L. Fried, an associate professor of education at Northeastern University, and author of The Passionate Teacher and The Passionate Learner.

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