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The young students sit around the edges of the carpet, legs crossed, backs straight, eyes closed. After instructing them to raise their hands when they hear complete silence, Stefanie Goldstein strikes a bowl with a small baton, yielding a piercing sound that echoes throughout the classroom. Ding! The note persists, lingering in the still air. […]
