Case Study: Clover Garden School

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Clover Garden School is a special place! We take our educational pursuits seriously in a relaxed, respectful environment. Teachers and students develop meaningful relationships complemented by many involved parents. Our governing board of directors are dedicated to the mission of the school and keeping the school pointed in a direction that is efficient and successful. Our Parents Teachers Together (PTT) organization is a working group of parents and supporters who never stop their efforts to make the school the best it can be. CGS is a tuition free K-12 Charter School. CGS gives parents and students a choice in their child's education. CGS is not for everybody because of its profound expectations in academics and behavior. We respect different

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