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We live in a small, rural area of Oregon. The setting is breathtaking, and the people are blessed in their heritage. We are a tribal charter school, built on the reservation, steeped in culture, and rich with the blessings of our history and our love of family. We are impoverished. Over 70% of our students are eligible for the federal free lunch program. Unemployment is high, and life is difficult for many of our community members. And yet, morale in the community remains high, and we regularly celebrate the many blessings in our lives. My students are amazing! Their stories often bring a tear to my heart, and I cringe when I hear of conditions no child should endure. They need so much and ask for so little.

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We live in a small, rural area of Oregon. The setting is breathtaking, and the people are blessed in their heritage. We are a tribal charter school, built on the reservation, steeped in culture, and rich with the blessings of our history and our love of family. We are impoverished. Over 70% of our students are eligible for the federal free lunch program. Unemployment is high, and life is difficult for many of our community members. And yet, morale in the community remains high, and we regularly celebrate the many blessings in our lives. My students are amazing! Their stories often bring a tear to my heart, and I cringe when I hear of conditions no child should endure. They need so much and ask for so little.

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