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John Thompson: We Must Revive Civics Education

Diane Ravitch

John Thompson, retired teacher and historian in Oklahoma, reviews a book about how to teach civics in this era. He writes: Lindsey Cormacks How to Raise a Citizen (And Why Its Up to You to Do It ) offers an engaging and practical approach to discussing political issues and the inner workings of the U.S. government with children.

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