Spring break is here!
I am going to spend the next few days recharging and I hope you get a chance to recharge too. For help, I’m posting a picture of a kitten… On a beach.
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Martian perseverance
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Working long hours is not good for you or your school
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The value relationship between the teacher (employee) and the school (employer)
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