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During the summer of 1979, a torrential downpour fell on my hometown. In what seemed…
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Bricks, Mortar, and Wishful Thinking
We continuously hear that in-person, “bricks and mortar” instruction is much better for students than…
Carry On Like Normal
Despite starting in my in mid-30s, I began my teaching career as every educator does,…
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Thinking about the choice between online-only learning and returning to regular classes reminds me of…
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