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Feb 2024
29m 4s

Addressing the Elephant in the Room

Robyn Jackson
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Recently a woman asked me a question that I get asked from time-to-time. “Have you been a principal?” On today’s episode, I address the question (and the questions behind the question) in order to remove any barrier keeping you from choosing to help every student achieve 100% success #LikeABuilder. 

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