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Hoover Digest articles by William Damon

January 23, 2012
hoover digest » 2012 no. 1 » education

A Curriculum for the Curious

by William Damon
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Innovators shouldn’t have to drop out of school to follow their dreams, but schools seem almost designed to stand in their way. By William Damon.

July 13, 2011
hoover digest » 2011 no. 3 » values

The Core of Civic Virtue

by William Damon

Either we teach the young to understand and appreciate their freedom, or we cheat them of their birthright. By William Damon.

October 14, 2008
hoover digest » 2008 no. 4 » values

The Young and the Restless

by William Damon
The Young and the Restless by William Damon

How can we guide our young people toward a meaningful life? Research by Hoover senior fellow William Damon suggests a critical answer: by giving them a sense of purpose.