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Teacher Story Slam: Educators Share Their Take On Innovation, Challenges

Laura Isensee

Posted on November 16, 2017 · Teachers from across Houston share what they have found as challenges -- and solutions -- to innovate and move education forward

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Join Us For ‘Teacher Story Slam’

Laura Isensee

Posted on October 31, 2017 · This story-telling event on Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. will feature true stories, as teachers step up to the mic to share tips -- and inspiration – from their classrooms

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