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Woodrow Wilson: We are unquestionably gaining in thoroughness; but are we gaining in thoughtfulness?

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We are unquestionably gaining in thoroughness; but are we gaining in thoughtfulness?
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Woodrow Wilson
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Wilson reflects on the balance between thoroughness and thoughtfulness in education.

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