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That strategy worked: Our graduation rate more than doubled to 79% over that same period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Don’t get too worked up—at least not yet.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Morrone: When I see people on a plane watching on their phone, I’m like, “Do you know how many people worked on that?”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Livesey previously worked as editor-in-chief of Sullivan's Sport newspapers and now presents a weeknight show on BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Mr. Haber worked his lips as he thought for a moment.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu