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Can a D.C. Charter School Tackle the World's Toughest Language?new
Mary Shaffner, the executive director of Yu Ying Public Charter School, uses the word "trauma" when referring to the students' potential problems adjusting to school. These kids are joining the one in five people on this planet who speak Mandarin Chinese.
Washington City Paper |
Marina Koestler Ruben |
11-13-2008 |
Education
Money is No Object When You're Tutoring Wealthy Prodigiesnew
When I started tutoring in Potomac, Md., I proceeded tentatively, distracted by how much money went into each portion of our session. At my company, students paid $90 for one-time-only appointments, $75 for those who committed to a weekly session.
Washington City Paper |
Marina Koestler Ruben |
03-13-2008 |
Education
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