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Dr. Kevin Colleary

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

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Summary

We have missed part of the equation for effective education. STEM became STEAM, but we forgot social studies and the importance of what it teaches. This book explores the sacrifice of both many students’ inherent skills/interests and an effectively informed and effective citizenry through prioritized Social Studies education in public schools.

Available since: 07/26/2022.

Print length: 160 pages.

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