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The Dispatch Podcast

How George Floyd Changed American Education | Interview: George Packer

May 20, 2024
Author and journalist George Packer discusses the impact of George Floyd on American education. Topics include competitive elite pre-school admissions, rejection of nuance, teaching history and civics, cancel culture, and the culture wars influencing education.
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  • The competitive nature of elite pre-school admissions impacts educational culture.
  • Progressive ideologies post-George Floyd protests create a dogmatic educational environment.

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