How Christa McAuliffe has shaped women’s American history

By: Patrick McNameeKing

Outlets: NHPR

Published: January 23, 2026

Words: 293

Last Updated: 4 days, 16 hours ago


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In 1986, the Challenger space shuttle broke apart, claiming the lives of seven crew members. Among them was Concord High School teacher Christa McAuliffe.

One year later, Laurie MacKenzie Gordon began teaching at Concord High. One of her courses was American …

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