At a time when Americans disagree deeply over the meaning of citizenship, belonging and education, summer camps remain places where visions of the nation are communicated to young people.
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The more Americans isolate themselves from people in the other political party, the more stereotypes take over. In turn, that pushes people to isolate even more.
Major social media platforms have decided to leave the job of fact checking to their platforms’ users. Research suggests they may not be up to the challenge.
The benefits of sport for young people include not only health and enjoyment, but also an appreciation of many of the civic values and ethics that make our democracy work.
A survey of history teachers in Canada showed the prevalence of the myth of objectivity among history teachers.
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Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education, University of Tasmania
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Senior Lecturer in Personal Devlopment, Health and Physical Education, University of New England
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Associate Professor, Social Studies and History Education, Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy, Faculty of Education, University of British Columbia
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Professor and Chair of Political Science, Washington University in St. Louis
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Chancellor's Professor of Geography, University of Tennessee
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