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SISYPHUS
A retelling of my struggle with procrastination
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ANSWERS: COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE MCPS BUDGET CUTS
Addressing the most prevalent misconceptions about the district’s tough decisions
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MCPS BUDGET CUTS: HOW SENTINEL IS AFFECTED
Sentinel High School is facing large budget cuts throughout all aspects
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THE MCPS BUDGET DEFICIT
An explanation of the budget cuts taking place in MCPS
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THE MECHANICS OF EDUCATIONAL BUDGET
A focus on what dictates the budget for the MCPS District
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COVID FUNDING AND ITS ROLE IN OUR BUDGET
As our COVID funds run out we are facing a “financial cliff” in our budget
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STEPHEN KING’S MR. MERCEDES
Is it a must-read or another blabber fest?
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HISTORICALLY OVERLOOKED
A celebration of our humanity
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TEACHER BURNOUT
The teaching profession has gotten to be a lot.
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HOW READING IS APPROACHED NOW
Developed with Sentinel High School's librarian Kim Rott
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SPILL THE TEA
The lowdown on anything and everything about tea
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LAVENDER COUPLES IN CONTEXT
A historical breakdown of lavender relationships and their presence today