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Reflections on discovering the joy of intellectual curiosity, mastery of learning skills, and service to the community.

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The Post-Show Crash: What does it mean? And what are we losing?
The Post-Show Crash: What does it mean? And what are we losing?
Apr 24 2025
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Raising Confident Critical Thinkers: The Derby Difference!
Raising Confident Critical Thinkers: The Derby Difference!
Feb 12 2025
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Derby Students: Resiliently Solving Problems Since 1784
Derby Students: Resiliently Solving Problems Since 1784
Nov 21 2024
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Learning to Depolarize
Learning to Depolarize
Oct 31 2024
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Empathetic Upstanding and Joy
Empathetic Upstanding and Joy
Oct 17 2024
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Portrait of a Graduate
Portrait of a Graduate
Oct 3 2024
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Exploring Windows and Mirrors in Children's Books
Exploring Windows and Mirrors in Children's Books
May 9 2024
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Differentiation Improves Both Mind and Heart
Differentiation Improves Both Mind and Heart
Apr 24 2024
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