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End of Year Testing
"No personal technology" rule during testing and tips for how to prepare the night before and the morning of testing, which takes place from May 28 - June 10.
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3816 Latrobe Dr Charlotte, North Carolina, 28211
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Surles lives a life of service at school, around the country and the world.
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Finding simplicity in teaching has made Finnie's first year in the classroom a success.
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From a young age, Hauss knew she wanted to be a teacher.
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East Mecklenburg seniors were recognized for creating videos that help teens.