Growing Identity, Agency, & Purpose With The QUESTion Project

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Growing Identity, Agency, & Purpose With The QUESTion Project

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Sep 27, 2023

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Drew Perkins talks with Gerard Senehi and Alexander Uzobuife about The QUESTion Project, a 5-pillar structure that facilitates a journey for students into fundamental human questions. Click To View Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode

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