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  1. Jamie LanhamJune 30, 2025 at 8:50 AM

    Paula, I love this! “It’s scary to completely rethink the framework for how you approach doing something…” This captures the risk needed to make change and the fear of the unknown in the classroom. So relatable to all educators!

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  2. Hannah HarsheJune 30, 2025 at 12:23 PM

    yep I love this!! I need to print it and hang it by my desk at work!! thank you for putting this into words

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