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Lighthouses and Sirens

February 2, 2025 ~ theeducontrarian ~ Leave a comment

There are two things I am very wary of in schools: opinions and ideas. They come as a pair in my mind because, when left unchecked, they can proliferate, mutate and run amok. They do so because they share certain characteristics. First, they can often be given without personal cost. An aphorism my team will … Continue reading Lighthouses and Sirens

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