Content Warning: Abuse, Trauma // This article discusses child abuse and trauma, a topic that may be upsetting or disturbing for some readers. Readers are encouraged to take the necessary steps for their emotional safety. …
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Getting a college education opens doors to previously inaccessible opportunities. But at an average cost of $35,000 in tuition, books, and living expenses per year, college also remains a pipe dream for many. ‘How to …
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Ask anyone “do teachers have a good work-life balance?” and they’ll probably say no. A teacher’s day does not end when the final bell rings. Apart from after-school hours teachers spend on lesson plans and …
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