Marian Wang

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In the past 20 years, charters have established themselves as familiar alternatives to the perceived failures of traditional public schools.

Charter Schools Face Growing Pains

In the past 20 years, charters have established themselves as familiar alternatives to the perceived failures of traditional public schools.

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