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Burley teacher speaks to teens on tough issues twice a week

Laurie Welch
Jan 20, 2020
Jan 20, 2020
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Speaking to his students — Resource and Special Education Teacher Jed Thomas talks to students before the start of school Friday at Burley High School. Thomas gives motivational speeches every Monday and Friday morning before school, and has since the beginning of this school year.
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