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Public school students take up a tougher course

At Beacon Academy, hopes for academic success tested

Coach Linda Muri helped Beacon Academy student Dennishia Bell with an oar during crew practice last week on the Charles River.
Coach Linda Muri helped Beacon Academy student Dennishia Bell with an oar during crew practice last week on the Charles River. (Globe Staff Photo / David L. Ryan) Globe Staff Photo / David L. Ryan
By Tracy Jan
Globe Staff / June 3, 2006

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They signed up for a year in Beacon Academy, a new private school aimed at helping them secure a spot at a top preparatory school. (Full article: 1047 words)

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