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Welcome to A General Education by James M. Lang. Writer and educator. Author of Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning. Join us…
Aug 15, 2021 • James M. Lang

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Searching for insights into the challenges faced by educators today among new and classic works of philosophy, literature, politics, and history. A monthly newsletter designed to provoke thought for educators and learners.
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