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The middle school years, when nothing seems more important or more impossible than fitting in, are rough for nearly everyone. But they are particularly brutal for preteens like Will Gilbertsen, whose mild autism makes him stand out.
Kira Cassels applied to 11 colleges and got in to every one. The kitchen of her Laurel home came to resemble a high school guidance office, the breakfast table buried beneath brochures and financial aid forms from destinations such as the University of Virginia and Franklin & Marshall College.
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Class Struggle: Parents could also use guidance counselors (Post, November 26, 2009)
Southern Maryland Notebook: Federal, state officials highlight center for at-risk kids in Waldorf (Post, November 22, 2009)
Debate on playtime's value grows as more states fund preschool: A debate over the value of make-believe and other games in preschool classes is deepening as more states fund programs (Post, November 21, 2009)
Montgomery school board backs six-year construction plan: Board of Education in Montgomery rejects closure of elementary (Post, November 20, 2009)
Gates Foundation gives $335 million for teacher effectiveness (Post, November 20, 2009)
Class Struggle: Term papers are worth the time and trouble (Post, November 19, 2009)
To save money, Fairfax schools may change bus boundaries: To help cut busing costs, Fairfax officials suggest getting more kids to walk to school (Post, November 18, 2009)
State colleges accepting more nonresidents to keep up revenue (Post, November 14, 2009)
Pr. George's schools debate automatic admission to specialty programs for siblings (Post, November 13, 2009; 1:52 PM)
U.S. devises scoring system for school reform contest: Obama program assigns points to reform efforts in competition for funds (Post, November 12, 2009)
Teacher up for national prize for special-ed work (Post, November 12, 2009)
School club aims to turn girls toward careers in engineering: Group offers fun and role models (Post, November 12, 2009)
Class Struggle: A valuable lesson pays off for Md. students (Post, November 12, 2009)
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