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Why John Dewey’s vision for education and democracy still resonates today

  • Written by Nicholas Tampio, Professor of Political Science, Fordham University
imageJohn Dewey was a proponent of active learning. FatCamera via Getty Images

John Dewey was one of the most important educational philosophers of the 20th century. His work has been cited in scholarly publications over 400,000 times. Dewey’s writings continue to influence discussions on a variety of subjects, including democratic education,...

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