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First Person

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I’m a science teacher whose job is to inspire children about an earth that’s in trouble. Here’s what that means for me.

Teaching science requires me to confront my grief for my students who will soon realize that things we learn about in class could disappear during their lifetimes.

First Person

Chicago

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I’ve seen my students win a Star Scholarship — and lose their way. Chicago should rethink the program.

Better outcomes for free — it’s a deal that any college counselor should want for his or her students, right? Wrong.

First Person

New York

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I was hesitant to change my approach to teaching physics. Here’s why I’m making a switch.

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