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My class of six- and seven-year old students live in a close-knit, low-income neighborhood. My students love to learn but many face hardships at home. School is their bridge to success. I try to open their minds to what awaits them in the world and what possibilities their futures can hold.

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My class of six- and seven-year old students live in a close-knit, low-income neighborhood. My students love to learn but many face hardships at home. School is their bridge to success. I try to open their minds to what awaits them in the world and what possibilities their futures can hold.

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