In this short piece by Peter Gray, we’re reminded that education used to be play. Exploration, curiosity, peer learning—that was the classroom. Until systems needed obedience, not creativity. We stripped the fun out of learning (and work!) not because it didn’t work—but because fun was seen as dangerous. If you’re designing experiences—especially inside communities—this is your call to remember: people learn best when they’re free to explore and enjoy. 👉 What’s one way you’ve brought fun back into learning—for yourself or others? 🔗 https://petergray.substack.com/p/81-a-brief-history-of-education

How did it feel to show up daily — even if you missed a day or two? What’s one thing you’ll take forward from this challenge? 🔥 Comment below if you made it through all 7 days — and which difficulty mode you completed!

I read something in a team meeting this week (at the elementary school I teach in) presented by our administrators talking about games/competition in the classroom causing stress and anxiety in students. I’m curious of people’s thoughts on the negative side effects of gamification in the classroom…..

I see lots of Skoolers (myself included) crossing fingers, reading tea leaves, and refreshing dashboards… all to figure out if we’re on the road to success. Success is tricky (and sometimes feels like magic). ✨ So I built the Business Fortuneteller — your crystal ball for checking if you’re on track… and where you might be missing a step. 🎲 Give it a spin to get your Success Probability Score. Maybe even drop your results below. PLAY — https://mediaspark-fortuneteller.replit.app/

What would make it so easy or so enticing that you’d post here at least once a week? I love seeing comments (they’re the spark that keeps conversations flowing), but I’d also love to read more of your thoughts — and even see more of you — right here in the community. Your input will help me create prompts, spaces, or habits that make sharing feel natural. So… what would help you start more conversations here?