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Not in the same class: America and schools
Not in the same class: America and schools
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Jan 12, 2022
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Podcast episode
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The country’s children have missed more in-person learning than those in most of the rich world—to their cost. We ask why battles about schooling rage on. Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine president, came to power on big promises; few were fulfilled. We ask about the skimpy legacy he leaves behind. And a look at the metaverse’s red-hot property market.For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer
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Released:
Jan 12, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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