Reading Joann’s column this week about the Iditarod was intriguing. Racing across frozen lands on a sled pulled by a team of dogs sounds like such an amazing adventure, yet I have not thought much about the history of the sport and the controversy surrounding the treatment of the animals involved. One of the best parts of my job writing this column is my weekly chance to learn about and explore new topics. I have a week to dig into a topic and research ways for teachers to bring that topic to life for their students.
Joann's companion column:
