Human Restoration Project

Nov 16 2024 152 ep. 46 mins 99
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Hosts Nick Covington and Chris McNutt, founders of Human Restoration Project, a nonprofit organization focused on human-centered learning, host guests and share ideas on restoring humanity to education through changing systems rather than focusing on the day-to-day practices of school.
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Nov 16 2024 38 mins  
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Meritocracy, Anxiety, & the Chinese College Entrance Exam w/ Zachary Howlett

Nov 02 2024 52 mins  
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2024 Title IX Update w/ the ACLU

Oct 19 2024 27 mins  
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Oct 12 2024 44 mins  
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Sep 14 2024 42 mins  
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Aug 24 2024 47 mins  
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Aug 17 2024 40 mins  
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