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May 2023
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Episode 75: A Walk and Talk with a First...

Darrin Peppard
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In this final episode of the 3-part planning series, Darrin Peppard shifts from planning and preparation to something even more important—what happens when your plan meets reality.Through a candid story from his time as a superintendent implementing project-based learning, Darrin ... Show More
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