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Oct 2023
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FreshEd #207 – Citizenship education in ...

FreshEd with Will Brehm
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Given the recent events in Palestine, I thought it would be a good time to revisit this episode on Lebanon. We'll be back soon with new episodes. -- What does citizenship education look like in a country affected by armed conflict and economic crises? My guest today, Bassel Akar, has closely examined citizenship and history education in Lebanon. Some of ... Show More
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