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Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale, Illinois

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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1964

Page

11

In Series Boredom Turns School Into Place Where Children Get Stupid

John Holt argues that schooling breeds stupidity by dulling curiosity and attention. He recalls experiments with a question box and notes how children lose questions and focus, adopting low power work habits. He urges engaging, interesting tasks to keep students alert and capable.

John Holt

Officer Completes Viet Nam Tour Returns Home

Maj. B. J. Ambrose, husband of Phyllis Gram of Murphysboro, has completed a year in South Viet Nam and returned to Davis California. He will transfer to Camp Ritchie Maryland as an assistant to the offices of the joint chiefs of staff.

Maj B. J. Ambrose Murphysboro South Viet Nam Davis Calif Maj. Ambrose Phyllis Gram Webb Gram Camp Ritchie Joint Chiefs of Staff

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