College textbooks and civic preparedness

July 08, 2024 00:28:31
College textbooks and civic preparedness
The Best Of Our Knowledge
College textbooks and civic preparedness

Jul 08 2024 | 00:28:31

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Show Notes

College textbooks can be a necessary part of coursework, but they’re often pricey. On this week's episode of The Best of Our Knowledge, we'll hear about a new report examining automatic textbook billing practices.

And a new effort is seeking to assist college presidents in preparing students for civic life.

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