Kimberly Rues, EdSurge Writer, Librarian, & Educator
First published
12/22/2020
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education
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Picture this: you’re cozied up on a cold day with a warm mug of tea and a book you can’t wait to open. What book is it?Whatever your answer is, Kimberly is on a quest to make sure that all students have that moment. You know the one where you are...
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Parent Podcast
K12ish
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