I remember starting my first job after teaching and being like. "Whoa, I can just go to the bathroom? Like whenever I want? THIS IS AMAZING." - Addie Page - Medium

Quiz: Teacher or Child Laborer from the Industrial Revolution?

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Jan 26

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I remember starting my first job after teaching and being like. "Whoa, I can just go to the bathroom? Like whenever I want? THIS IS AMAZING."

Addie Page

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