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Stephen Downes

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I think the more relevant question here would be to ask what would set up students for success, particularly in a rapidly changing technological environment and in a socio-economic environment generally stacked against them (though, as 'students' who can pay tuition, they're probably doing better than most). But whatever: in this case the author recommends "investments in civics and history instruction, bolstered by an emphasis on critical thinking skills." That might perhaps make them better voters (something perhaps required in the U.S. right now) but I think most people would agree that success requires somewhat more.

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