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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
Tags: Education
The Price Is Rightsizenew
D.C. parents rant about the costs of Mayor Adrian Fenty administration's school-closing plan.
Washington City Paper |
Staff |
02-01-2008 |
Education
Tags: Education
Some Schools Don't Acknowledge Halloweennew
At many American elementary schools, Halloween's the best day of the year -- so why do some opt out?
Washington City Paper |
Ruth Samuelson |
11-01-2007 |
Education
Tags: Education
