As a teacher, the constant cycle of grading papers feels endless. I fondly recall my mother, an exceptional high school home economics teacher, immersed in her work with a stack of papers at her feet. Now, as Western Illinois University wraps up its final week of classes, I find myself at 10 pm, alternating between grading and writing commentary. It’s a familiar struggle, and I often wonder who assigns all this work—undoubtedly, my students share this sentiment.
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