Mar 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
We are thrilled to share our new piece in KAPPAN, a premier outlet for the latest in educational research, policy, and practice! This piece, “Play-Based Learning for Elementary Classrooms” will share the APL approach and early results with all those who care about...
Mar 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Our very own Texas Site Coach, Karen Dubois-Garofalo, has authored a new book! “Guided Play Principles and Practices Pre-K to 3: A Framework for Rekindling Joy and Meeting Learning Goals” is a comprehensive book that reveals how guided play—the sweet spot at which...
Feb 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Here you can find an archive of newsletters from our APL sites all around the country to get an up close view of what’s happening in our classrooms! Spring 2026 Newsletters APL Central Newsletter APL in Virginia APL in Texas Site #1 APL in Texas Site #2 APL in...
Oct 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
We are so excited to share that this year we will be officially welcoming Teach Preschool Partners (TPP) into the APL Project! Teaching Preschool Partners (TPP) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving early childhood education by empowering educators...
Aug 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
With the help of hundreds of students from 16 different countries, the Center for Universal Education at Brookings was able to assist a community-led research project on how engagement between families, schools, and communities leads to a more inclusive and higher...
May 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
With the United Nations declaring June 11th as World Play Day, the benefits that both children and adults reap from play are coming to light. Scientific research has shown that while kids play they are also working on their socialization, coping skills, and learning...
