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Aug 2023
59m 57s

The Teachers Are Not Alright

Feelings & Co.
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In case you didn't know, we're still making episodes that are available exclusively on Nora's Substack! - Like many teachers, when Kristen started her career at 22, she was hopeful and excited. She loved working with students with special needs, and loved learning how their brains worked. But over the years, the job became harder and harder because of the l ... Show More
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