Richard Dreyfuss

Richard Dreyfuss’s Opus

by Kevin Levin on October 12, 2010 · 7 comments · Follow me on

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The other day I thought about Richard Dreyfuss and wondered what he’s been up to since his visit to my school last year.  You may remember that I was less than impressed with his method of engaging students as well as his overall message [and here].  Well, it looks like he finally has a website [...]

Hey! Richard Dreyfuss! Leave Them Kids Alone!

by Kevin Levin on November 22, 2009 · 12 comments · Follow me on

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I know, I know, I know…you don’t want to hear any more about Richard Dreyfuss.  [see here and here]  Well, this will probably be it. There seems to be a generational divide regarding Dreyfuss’s speeches.  While Dreyfuss himself has admitted that he has had difficulty reaching out to high school kids an older generation seems [...]

The Richard Dreyfuss Show

by Kevin Levin on November 17, 2009 · 27 comments · Follow me on

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A few months ago I commented on actor Richard Drefyuss’s new crusade of working to introduce civics back into the high school curriculum.  I did not know at that time that he would be speaking at my school.  Well, today was the big day and I thought I might share a few observations.  Let me [...]

Do You Want Richard Dreyfuss Teaching Your Kids?

by Kevin Levin on June 4, 2009 · 17 comments · Follow me on

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It’s hard to take issue with someone who is passionate about the teaching of civics and American history in our classrooms.  Apparently, actor-turned activist, Richard Dreyfuss even took a few years away from his acting career to study at Oxford in preparation for his non-profit campaign.  Dreyfuss is working on a video series that pulls [...]