Italy, land of mystery and conspiracy
As Italian authorities reinvestigate the disappearance of a teenage girl from the Vatican 40 years ago we have to ask: Why is Italy so ripe for conspiracies?
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Carrie Simpson of The Tatnall School centers global awareness, activism and inquiry in her teaching. She wins this month’s Faculty Spotlight award.
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When you take a close look at the global problem of human trafficking, it turns out to be a lot closer to home than you might expect.
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Faculty in the Spotlight: Carrie Simpson
Carrie Simpson of The Tatnall School centers global awareness, activism and inquiry in her teaching. She wins this month’s Faculty Spotlight award.
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