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What IS Formal Analyses?

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Bonabeau circa 2014, attempting to explain Minerva University's Formal Analyses curriculum to our first prospective cohort. And with that, the famous "What IS Formal Analyses?"

What a blast, 2013-2016, for someone who had zero interest in education, edtech or teaching. I found deep connections, wonderful colleagues, lifelong friends and amazing, smart, caring, driven students whom I love dearly.

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