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I’m OK With the Empty Nest. It’s the Empty Fridge that Bothers Me. (opens the original)
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What's the Point of School, Anyway? (opens the original)
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Hello, everyone! I’ve lightly revised this post from last spring because the documentary formerly known as “Middletown” is now streaming on Netflix and officially owns the title “Teenage Wasteland”! Please watch it, and share the film and this post with any educator you know. And happy first week(s) of school!Last spring I went to see my friend in the documentary “Teenage Wasteland.” I knew the film’s broad outlines – Variety called it “what the B
I'm Still Thinking About Cousin Richie (opens the original)
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