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Kansas City-based charter school approved to open in Columbia after legal challenges
Kansas City-based charter school approved to open in Columbia after legal challenges KCUR
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CPS decision to replace chief equity officer sparks criticism at board meeting
CPS decision to replace chief equity officer sparks criticism at board meeting Columbia Missourian
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Missouri education board approves first charter school in Columbia over local opposition
Missouri education board approves first charter school in Columbia over local opposition Missouri Independent
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