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Young people come into the world biologically designed to educate themselves. Contrary to our dominant societal belief, we don’t need to educate young people. All we need to do is provide the conditions that allow children to educate themselves. Here is a brief sketch of how such education occurs and the evidence of its effectiveness.
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Peter Gray, Ph.D
Peter Gray, research professor at Boston College, is author of an internationally acclaimed introductory psychology textbook and research articles in neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, and education. Much of his research focuses on the role of play in children’s development. His book "Free to Learn," about children’s natural capacities for self-directed education, has appeared in 18 languages.
