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The Cradle of Citizenship: How Schools Can Help Save Our Democracy
James Traub
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W. W. Norton & Company
Date
January 13, 2026
Investigative Journalism
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James Traub chronicles his year of observing public schools across the country, talking to teachers, scholars, and curriculum designers.
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Cleareyed ... An illuminating portrait of America’s current education landscape.
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Careful and valuable.
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Stands out for its balance, generosity, and hope ... A reasoned, balanced argument for a return to 'classical education' as a foundation for remaking American civic virtue.
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