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The Editor’s Notes
The Professional Educator Preparation and Standards Commission (PEPSC) will hold a virtual monthly meeting on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 9 a.m.
The agenda is available online. The meeting will be livestreamed for those who are interested in listening.
I’ll be in Graham County Schools today. Follow along on Twitter @Mebane_Rash.
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What is school for?
A collection of essays on school featured in The New York Times.... Read the rest