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Ronak Shah

Ronak Shah is a middle school science teacher in Indianapolis, and has been for twelve years. He is also a Senior Writing Fellow with Teach Plus. His writing has been published in Education Week, Indianapolis Business Journal, Chalkbeat, IndyStar, and The Hechinger Report. His instruction has been featured in The Washington Post and in the documentary Food First.

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When Learning Gets Itchy: Embracing the Lessons of Outdoor Teaching

Students need to be allowed outside more often, and beyond just the playground—especially in areas where schools are the only green space.

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