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'Growing up, I always saw teaching as a stable, rewarding and valued career path. But in recent years the teachers I know have faced burnout, a lack of support and their conditions undermined. How did such a vital sector fall into crisis?' (Introduction)
'For many people, working in the publishing industry is all they’ve ever wanted to do. But once they get there they face low wages, high workload and union busting—all while being told how lucky they are.' (Introduction)
'These interrupted years have made time stand still, extend, repeat. Through deliberate attention to music and the rhythms of nature, I’m learning to live within this suspended moment.' (Introduction)