In one of the many, many virtual town halls between campus administrators and campus constituents this year—students, staff, faculty, families, alumni, board members—I was asked a seemingly simple question by a student about spring semester instruction:
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The Emmy-winning Apple TV+ series Ted Lasso (2020–) has captured hearts with its wholesome optimism, leadership wisdom, and unwavering belief in people. The coaching philosophy that Ted (Jason Sudeikis) embodies,
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