Play matters because it gives us a brief respite from the tyranny of apparent purpose.

Play is kids' work in that it is a form of experiential learning that contributes directly to a person's ability to handle failure, to work in teams, and to take risks.

Policy change is most effectively enacted on the local and state level.

Play matters because it gives us a brief respite from the tyranny of apparent purpose.

We're asking schools to look at kids as partners in education.

Play doesn't have to be the opposite of work.