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Apr 2
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From Zoom room to football field

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We dive into the realities of schooling right now - and what's happening to help keep our kids active once they're out of those online lessons - with Ranches Primary and Cognita Enrich Me.
Plus, we mark World Autism Day with a teacher turned psychologist who understands the true impact both in and out of the classroom...

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