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Becoming Teachers

By Briana Wright
October 24, 2025 09:00 AM
How can new teachers create meaningful, authentic experiences for their students while they navigate leading a classroom for the first time? Associate Professor Dawan Coombs has written two books to answer that question.
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The Enduring Relatability of Jane Austen

By Briana Wright
October 21, 2025 09:00 AM
What is so special about Jane Austen, and why are her works still celebrated today? BYU students might just have the answer.
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A Picturebook Worth a Thousand Words

By Briana Wright
October 16, 2025 09:00 AM
Are picturebooks only for little kids? Professor Deborah Dean says that all students, no matter the age, can engage with course content through these seemingly simple books.
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