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    Small Teaching & The Science of Learning

    enJanuary 24, 2023
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    About this Episode

    There are thousands of books to support educators, and with good reason—teaching is the noblest profession. But, in recent years, teachers are leaving the classroom in droves. SMALL TEACHING K-8 takes a unique approach to combat teacher burnout with a series of research-based practices that are low-effort and high-reward. 

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