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References
- ↑ White, Taneasha (11 November 2021). "Maryland High School English Teacher Wins Global Teacher Prize". Inside Edition.
- ↑ "Maryland high school teacher Keishia Thorpe wins $1 million Global Teacher Prize". CBS News. November 18, 2021.
- ↑ Strauss, Valerie (November 10, 2021). "Prince George's County teacher wins $1 million global educator prize". The Washington Post.