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Document Type

Article in Response to Controversy

Abstract

Ten years ago, shortly after being admitted to a graduate English program at a public college in New York City, I was also offered my first academic teaching position. The head of the English department hired me as an adjunct to teach 100-level writing courses. Looking back, I equate that moment in my life with being shot up into the metaphorical pinball machine that is public education. Let me explain.

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articles

Subjects - Topical (LCSH)

Teaching--United States; Effective teaching--United States; Education--Aims and objectives--United States

Geographic Coverage

United States

Language

English

Format

application/pdf

Type

Text

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