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Laura McKenna

A former teacher, academic and policy analyst, Laura McKenna is a freelance writer specializing in education, parenting, and politics. 

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OPINION: Marching band sets the right tempo for many students with disabilities

Avatar photo by Laura McKenna January 13, 2020June 9, 2020

With plumed caps and braided epaulets for miles, marching bands are a staple of the high school football game. Students stride purposefully around the field with piccolos and tubas, and synchronize their steps to Billy Joel medleys, homages to Mary Poppins and even a snappy march or two from John Philip Sousa. Girls in flared […]

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Posted inHigher Education, News

OPINION: Out of necessity, I taught my son to choose a college for its value, not its prestige or vibe

Avatar photo by Laura McKenna September 23, 2019April 8, 2021
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