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Superintendent takes a risk with at-risk student - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post

Superintendent takes a risk with at-risk student - The Answer Sheet - The Washington Post:

Superintendent takes a risk with at-risk student

This was written by George Wood, superintendent and secondary school principal at the Federal Hocking Local School District in Stewart, Ohio. He is also the executive director of the Forum for Education and Democracyand chair of the board for the Coalition of Essential Schools.

By George Wood

“Dr. Wood, I need your help on this one.” My assistant is one of the most competent people I know, so when she asks for help I figure it is pretty important.

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