TEAM in Africa article on Tonic.com and The Huffington Post
By tdesimon on November 9th, 2009
Success From Newark to Rwanda
By Caroline Walker
“It would be too easy to make this story about young kids in an under-served community seizing a charter school’s promise for a better future.
Problem is, the story isn’t about youth hardship and resilience, it’s about just plain awesome kids.
The 1,000 young people at the four TEAM Charter Schools in Newark, NJ have opted for a top-of-the-line education that demands more time, energy and brainpower than any public school — and promises tireless support from teachers and faculty in return…”
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