Think Out Loud

Oregon teacher looks back on 2020

By Sage Van Wing (OPB)
May 18, 2021 4:04 p.m.

Broadcast: Tuesday, May 18

At the start of class at Franklin High School, Oregon Teacher of the Year Mercedes Munoz asks students to rate their day from 1 to 3.

At the start of class at Franklin High School, Oregon Teacher of the Year Mercedes Munoz asks students to rate their day from 1 to 3.

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Mercedes Muñoz was Oregon’s teacher of the year in 2020. She was awarded the honor before the pandemic changed life for teachers and students completely. Muñoz joins us to reflect on the challenges and opportunities of the last year.

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