Puerto Rican teacher Isabel Rodriguez Santos describes the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria. Yet, she and other educators on the island are hopeful for what comes next for Puerto Rico’s schools and students. (October 18, 2017)
After Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico Teacher Yearns for a Return to the Classroom
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