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From struggling to pass the third grade to graduating Harvard, this student shares the power of relationship-rich education

by Alli Lindenberg | December 11, 2023

At the turn of the 21st century, Oscar Miranda Tapia was a bright-eyed five year old making a journey that would radically transform his life.…

Perspective | Is your high school missing a philosophy class?

by Chris West | December 11, 2023

People are often amazed when they learn that I teach philosophy to high schoolers. After all, not many public high schools offer a course in philosophy.…

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