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' ) 9 What changes to education and in particular, to your job ² would make things better?
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' ( Ă&#x201D;hink of this poem. What does it say to you as a teacher. Reflect and let your pen move!
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' ( ) 9 " + Reflect on your life outside of teaching. What renews you? What do you do to recharge your teaching batteries?
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