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Nov 10, 2022Liked by Jessica Wilen

I'm considering starting my own law practice right now and am somewhat surprised that I cite having complete control over my practice as a primary reason. It is critical for my happiness at work. Thanks for this insightful piece, Jessica.

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As an educator, I see the importance of autonomy for both teachers and students and it's holding a lot of American education back. Curriculum matters, but keeping teachers tied down by prescriptive curriculum keeps the teacher from growing and stunts student learning. Giving students autonomy to determine SOME of their learning actually helps them feel more like what they are learning matters and they are significantly more engaged. There is a balance, and we need to work to find that balance.

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