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What exactly is a good school? California is trying to find out
The California State Board of Education on Thursday heard from about 60 people who commented on how to define a good or bad school. Some focused on “school climate,” or how students felt in school, and relationships with teachers.
Los Angeles Times, by Joy Resmovits

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