Far more than schooling...

The purpose of education is far more than schooling, it has to meet the needs of the whole child and young person.

And if we agree with that, then schools need to champion freedom to play.

Philosophical Reading list:
Sir Ken Robinson
Sue Palmer
Amiyata Sen

Explore the world of play theory...

Reports:
Best Play
Play for a Change
World Without Play

Play thinkers:
Bob Hughes
Tim Gill
Michael Follett
Wendy Russell

All will help you view the world you thought you knew from a completely different angle.