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Apr 2023
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Little Happier: How Teachers Changed the...

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project
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For actor Steve Carrell (Michael from “The Office) and playwright Adrienne Kennedy, the influence of a childhood teacher shaped their lives.

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