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A college visit is a wake-up call for Edgar, who realizes that to succeed he will have to take more responsibility for his education. (full text)
A learning disability and the difficulties of living in foster care have caused Eric to fall far behind in high school. (full text)
Why did the girl with the best reading score in her whole junior high get left back in 9th grade? (full text)
A sense of failure holds Angi back in school, until she breaks the pattern and gets help. (full text)
Neha was failing physics until her teacher went the extra mile to make her believe she could succeed. (full text)
The writer is being abused at home but can't share that secret with anyone. She bonds with a teacher at school, who offers support and love when the writer needs it most. (full text)
Five college professors describe what they expect in the classroom and offer tips to students.
In Haiti, students are deeply respectful toward teachers and are well-behaved at school. The fighting and disrespect in American schools are a shock for Sabrina.
As a young girl, Olga goes to a music teacher who tells her she won't be able to play the piano or sing because she doesn't have any talent. Partly to prove the teacher wrong, Olga goes on to play the piano well, developing skills she uses in other parts of her life.
Students tell Zeena they want to break down traditional barriers and have closer, one-on-one connections with their teachers, both inside and outside the classroom. They want help as much with personal problems as with academics.
Julieta's passionate Spanish teacher inspires her to learn about Latin America, get involved in politics, and stand up for any injustice she sees in the world.
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