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Amistad Academy principal Matt Yalor sits with a student in the school cafeteria. Amistad is a public charter school that is striving to close the achievement gap between socioeconomic groups.
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Amistad Academy principal Matt Yalor sits with a student in the school cafeteria. Amistad is a public charter school that is striving to close the achievement gap between socioeconomic groups.

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