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What Learning Has to Do With My High School Reunion
11 NAVIGATING THE ACADEMIC MAZE How to choose the best school, extracurricular pursuits and tutors
15 5 THINGS TO DO BEFORE STARTING THE COLLEGE SEARCH College admissions pros offer their advice on what it takes
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19 E XPLORING CHOICES FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL Here’s how to help your kid figure out what’s next
23 4 MYTHS ABOUT TWICE EXCEPTIONAL
KIDS Plus, resources to help your children thrive
27 PRIVATE SCHOOL OR PUBLIC SCHOOL? How three local families made the choice
33 LEARNING RESOURCES
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