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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!
ReplyDeleteyep 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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