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Richard Dreyfuss: Technology has Killed Time

Recognized for his roles in Jaws, American Graffiti, and Mr. Holland's Opus, Richard Dreyfuss has issued a call to action in our classrooms. Dreyfuss believes civic education is the foundation of public education; yet over the years, it has become more about memorizing facts and dates than understanding context and history.
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This video was created by Michael Wesch in collaboration with 200 students at Kansas State University.

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