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Sue Mooney's avatar

Dan, your article made me want to be in Jeanne’s class. She is an artist, combining fun, skill training, history, science, experimentation, freedom to make discoveries, multiple ways to take in and master learning and deep knowledge of her students. This article about her is both INSPIRATIONAL and TRAGIC. I hope she finds ways in a well deserved retirement to find a way to advocate for her education & teaching vision. If not, she has planted 100’s and 100’s of fertile seeds. Thank you Jeanne DeJong! P.S. On my way to checking out Birchbark House.

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Rob Field's avatar

Another excellent, insightful feature, Dan. My wife and I were so happy that our daughter had Jeanne DeJong as one of her teachers. It's shameful what the current educational system is doing to high-quality, well-intended teachers like Jeanne. Our teachers and students deserve much better!

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