Learn Smarter not Harder: Education vs. Schooling

A project in Laguna Beach, CA by Sol Smith
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A book about thinking and learning, and how education is different from schooling.
Backers: 30
Average Pledge Per Backer: $44

Funded: $1,331 of $4,000
Dates: Nov 2nd -> Dec 2nd (31 days)
Project By: Sol Smith
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November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
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November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
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November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
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