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On 21 September 1937: J.R.R. #Tolkien's The Hobbit was published.
The book tells of a hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, and his journey with thirteen dwarves to recover their treasure from a dragon, Smaug. It's sold over 100 million copies as one of the best-selling books of all time
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32 years ago, Singles, directed by Cameron Crowe was released. The soundtrack features songs from Pearl Jam & Mother Love Bone, and Eddie, Jeff, and Stone appear in the film as members of the band Citizen Dick.
Check out these scans from the 1992 release party from the Kevin Shuss Archives.
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Equitable and inclusive education, alongside lifelong learning opportunities for all, is key to reducing inequalities and fostering peace, human rights and the rule of law.
#OurCommonFuture counts on joint #LeadingSDG4 efforts! 🎯
unesco.org/sdg4education2030…
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"No matter how you feel today, get up, dress up and show up."
| Paulo Coelho
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Job creep occurs often with teachers.
What is ‘job creep’ you ask?
𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐩 is a phenomenon in which employers slowly require increasing amounts of work relative to the normal requirements.
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Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
Sonnet 18
📸 Claudia Conway
ALT A view from Bankside of the Globe Theatre on a sunny day, green leaves in front of it.
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'Reading is escape, and the opposite of escape; it's a way to make contact with reality after a day of making things up, and it's a way of making contact with someone else's imagination after a day that's all too real.'
Nora Ephron
