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Reading, writing and arguing: Can a summer of big questions push students to college?

The Hechinger Report

Nearly half — 46 percent — major in the humanities or social sciences, Lee said. While dozens of colleges and universities use a “great books” curriculum, only a handful make it available to local high school students. Students from underfunded public schools tend to have particular problems, she said. “We

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First Things First When Teaching Civic Education

MPSA

Smith, Professor of Political Science, Emporia State University Between 10 and 15 years ago, Political Science experienced a renewed interest in civic education. I had already begun teaching the book in an introductory political science course and I was anxious to talk with him about it. by Michael A.

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