In this episode, Sarah speaks with Linda Ross, the 2020 Montana Teacher of the Year. Linda, who teaches various science subjects at a high school in Baker, Montana, shares her approach to the new academic year, focusing on promoting critical literacy and understanding of the ongoing pandemic. She incorporated articles about COVID-19 and the associated scientific studies into her teaching, guiding students to analyze and understand these texts. Linda also encouraged her students to undertake practical inquiry experiments related to COVID-19, such as testing different types of masks and hand sanitizers.