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Episode 14: No Neutral Zone

Episode 14: No Neutral Zone

Update: 2020-11-03

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In this episode, Jenna speaks with William Yepes, a Spanish teacher in Cambridge, MA who is originally from Columbia. William talks about the false notion of "remaining neutral," and how his journey to becoming a US citizen defined his identity and his teaching practice.

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Episode 14: No Neutral Zone

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