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Teachers, especially those who are in the early stages of their careers, are navigating an increasingly complex and contested political landscape. The US public has always been highly critical of the educational system in ways that places intense scrutiny on the value and work of teachers.
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Hernandez, F., Endo, R. (2017). Implications for Practice and Theory. In: Hernandez, F., Endo, R. (eds) Developing and Supporting Critically Reflective Teachers. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6300-986-7_8
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