Ostentatious describes displays designed to attract attention, often with excess and showiness, implying a lack of substance.

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This piece is part of Letters on Pragmatic Hope, an essay series in which Wesleyan professors and administrators reflect on a daunting question: How can students act with purpose and efficacy amid an ...

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Teachers can structure supports to guide English learners to speak and write using grade-level, discipline-specific language.

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