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Alexandra Robbins
Investigative journalist, substitute teacher, and author of The Teachers: A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession, who shares insights from research and interviews with hundreds of educators.
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Jan 22, 2026
• 30min
We’re Teaching American History All Wrong
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James Traub, a journalist and educator, discusses his year-long investigation into American civic education, revealing students' alarming lack of knowledge about key historical texts and polarized narratives. He highlights promising programs that effectively engage students and the need for a rigorous liberal arts approach. Alexandra Robbins, an investigative journalist, addresses teacher burnout, emphasizing it's a symptom of systemic issues like low pay and overwhelming responsibilities rather than a shortage of dedicated educators. Both guests present insightful solutions for a better educational future.
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