Excellence in Education Through Innovative Alternatives: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth, and Families of the Committee on Education and the Workforce, House of Representatives, One Hundred Sixth Congress, First Session, Hearing Held in Greenville, South Carolina, August 12, 1999, Volume 4

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Page 17 - Members of the learning community work together to transform every classroom into a powerful learning environment where students and teachers are encouraged to think creatively and explore their interests, and where they are given the capacity and encouragement to achieve at high levels.
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Page 17 - As they create their dream school, accelerated school communities recognize and utilize the knowledge, talents and resources of every member of the school community.
Page 17 - In other words, all members of the school community share a dream for the school and work together on common goals that will benefit all students.
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