All Children Thriving: A New Purpose for Education

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Written By Michael Wiemeyer

Pamela Cantor, M.D. authors piece for American Educator Magazine

Illustrations by Erin K. Robinson

In “A New Purpose for Education,” Pamela Cantor, M.D. discusses the inequities of the current education system and proposes a new vision for learning grounded in the science of learning and development. The goal: for all young people, including those facing significant adversity, to learn and thrive.

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