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Boston Sets Pace with School Run Playgrounds for Children
The Boston school committee gains control of playgrounds and funds for year round play for children under 12, with 40 playgrounds plus four central sites, supervised by masters and teachers to integrate sports, dancing, and fitness into city education. The plan, led by Joseph Lee and Dr. Harrington, aims to create neighborhood playgrounds and reform teacher-student relations through shared activity.
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Jack
America
Boston
Joseph Lee
United States
Thomas F. Harrington
Charlestown
Cottage Street
East Boston
First Street
South Boston
Columbus Avenue
Boston Common
Franklin Square
Savin Hill
Franklin Field
Franklin Park
Charlesbank
Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Wood Island Park
Marine Park
Fenway
Lee
Charon
Centaur
Jason
Hercules
Hawthorne
Greece
Harrington
Park Department
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