The Hechinger Report

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Motivated by a fierce desire to protect their children and themselves from difficulty, and armed with a robust sense of entitlement as well as ample economic, cultural and social resources, affluent parents can trigger conflict and interfere with school districts on a scale that is rarely acknowledged. Sign up for our newsletter.

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The Hechinger Report

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The Hechinger Report

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