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AJC.com > Blogs > Get Schooled > Archives > 2005 > August > 12

Friday, August 12, 2005

What Makes a Good School

By Patti Ghezzi | Friday, August 12, 2005, 09:52 AM

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

All parents want their children to attend good schools. Many make financial, lifestyle and even ethical (see cheating post below) sacrifices. But what makes a school good? What are the most important characteristics you look for in a school?

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