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Every Student Deserves a Knowledge-Rich Curriculum

Every Student Deserves a Knowledge-Rich Curriculum
There is plenty of research showing a strong causal relationship between background knowledge and reading comprehension. Tyler Olson/Shutterstock
Michael Zwaagstra
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While Prime Minister Wilfrid Laurier’s support for conscription during World War II angered English Canadians, it ultimately strengthened the federation since it reassured French Canadians that the federal government took their concerns seriously.

Michael Zwaagstra
Michael Zwaagstra
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Michael Zwaagstra is a public high school teacher and a senior fellow with the Fraser Institute. He is the author of “A Sage on the Stage: Common Sense Reflections on Teaching and Learning.”
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