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ASU Associate Professor Kathleen Farrand researches the benefits therapy dogs provide for children with behavioral programs in the classroom. 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What began as childhood mock drafts and late-night anticipation for the NFL draft eventually became something more: a clear\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-04-28T15:18:02-07:00\u0022\u003E04\/28\/2026-3:18pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"What started as mock drafts and a love for the NFL became a career goal for Cameron Johnsen. 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The friend dropped out after two weeks, but Koclanis was hooked.\u0026nbsp;\u201cI always knew I wanted to dance,\u201d she said. \u201cBeing\u2026","post_date":"\u003Ctime datetime=\u00222026-04-28T12:16:27-07:00\u0022\u003E04\/28\/2026-12:16pm\u003C\/time\u003E\n","clas_teaser":"Ashley Koclanis has loved dance since she was 2 years old, when her parents signed her up for a class to make carpooling with a neighbor easier. The friend dropped out after two weeks, but Koclanis was hooked. 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