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On Your Marks

We are not alone, those of us who indulge in procrastination and get irritable when grading. We are legion.

By MAX CLIO

You, I imagine, have stuffed all those unclaimed student papers and test booklets away into files, whether circular or vertical. You have snapped your office door shut with a feeling of deep satisfaction and have never looked back. Now, lucky dog, you are wearing shades,...

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