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The episode features a celebration for National Teacher Appreciation Week and an interview with Allyson Felix about her return to track and field.

An entire kindergarten class takes over the Plaza for a Teacher Appreciation Week celebration featuring a surprise guest and a major donation. Plus, Allyson Felix, the most decorated track and field athlete ever, stops by to discuss coming out of retirement for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

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