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Reading After Dark
Not all elementary students would jump at the chance to read for an hour in the school cafeteria after a day of classes. | Second grader Andy V. and his father read books by flashlight at Crow Elementary's Reading After Dark.
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Larson's Day of Fitness
The fall kick off of the Texas Rangers MCA Fitness All-Stars Health and Fitness program found its way to Larson Elementary Tuesday. By the end of the day fifth graders had run, jumped, played tug of war and swung on monkey bars. They also learned which snacks are good (bananas) and not so good (doughnuts). | Larson Elementary students participate in an afternoon of fitness-themed games.
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Overcoming Big Odds
Talk about rising above it all. Bowie student Edwin F. came to the United States from Liberia in West Africa at age four. He settled in Minnesota and then saw the bottom fall out. Through a number of unfortunate circumstances, he would bounce around between family members and even spend parts of his time homeless. | Bowie High School sophomore Edwin F. receives the Rise Above award from ESPN.
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Colleges up Close and Personal
 After high school, Arlington High School junior Katie J. will jump on the interstate and head south to the University of Houston. Well, maybe. The plan is to major in public relations. Perhaps. | Arlington High School junior Katie J. and her mom attended College Night to research potential schools.
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