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Teaching Elections while Supporting Open-Minded Political Engagement

November 01, 2024 • Brett Levy

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How can we teach about elections in ways that support students' political engagement and also strengthen their willingness to consider diverse perspectives? In this episode, Brett draws on his own research to address this question, offering practical tips for the classroom.

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