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Teacher workforce, Libel and the first amendment

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High school teacher Natalie O'Brien, center, hands out papers
In this March 8, 2017 photo, high school teacher Natalie O’Brien, center, hands out papers during a civics class called “We the People,” at North Smithfield High School in North Smithfield, R.I. Steven Senne/AP Photo

An education college dean helps us understand the challenges facing the teacher workforce. Then, we explore the stakes of Sarah Palin’s libel lawsuit against the New York Times.

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Episode Credits

  • Lee Rayburn Host
  • Tyler Ditter Technical Director
  • Colleen Leahy Producer
  • Rachael Vasquez Producer
  • Tim Slekar Guest
  • Enrique Armijo Guest

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