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Preparing for the MSA

In this exclusive clip from 'The Learning,' Angel, an immigrant teacher from the Philippines, prepares students in her class for a standardized test for Maryland public schools. She expresses her desire for her students to do well, but also describes her love of teaching after the test is taken, when she can focus on learning skills for life rather than just for test day.

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