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    Alison Cook-Sather

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Thomson, P. (2007). Making It Real: Engaging Students in Active Citizenship Projects. In: Thiessen, D., Cook-Sather, A. (eds) International Handbook of Student Experience in Elementary and Secondary School. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-3367-2_31

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