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by Ben Owens

Bringing a Teacher’s Voice to the Table

Shiny trinkets are shiny.

I often think about what I would be doing if I had not decided about ten years ago to pursue my dream of becoming a teacher. I was, after all, in a well-paid job as an engineer with a Fortune 15 company and doing really fascinating work.

But something was missing — something I could not put my finger on

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by Joan McCullough

Five Practices that Work for Innovative Schools

Shiny trinkets are shiny.

Last week, I joined with NC New Schools and representatives from school districts across North Carolina on a study visit to model schools in New York City. A lifetime southern belle, I expected to have a “Lean on Me” experience. I was certain that I would get to see a real life Joe Clark in action!

I couldn’t have been

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