A veteran reporter for PBS and NPR, John Merrow brings his in-depth understanding of America's schools to this interview series featuring education's most incisive minds. Expect dynamic conversations with audience engagement and book signing receptions.

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On Dec 5, 2012 Learning Matters moderator John Merrow hosted a conversation about the importance of teaching character with three pioneering minds in the education field. Below are two excerpts from the evening. Video made by James Chupka. The Learning Matters Series is made possible by a generous gift from Margaret and Dan Loeb.

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