The Challenge of Absent Students

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With over half of her class absent, Ms. Vaughn strategizes to ensure the students missing learn the content required on Monday. She plans to engage the students present with a leadership and teaching opportunity she hopes makes them feel good and provides them with a reason to come to school on Monday.

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How could you adapt this method in your own classroom or role?

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