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Why Idaho’s 2023 Teacher of the Year moved to Illinois
Karen Lauritzen was named Idaho’s 2023 teacher of the year. Soon after, harassment drove her to leave Idaho and come to Illinois.
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Karen Lauritzen was named Idaho’s 2023 teacher of the year. Soon after, harassment drove her to leave Idaho and come to Illinois.
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