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A Legends School

with Atasha James of Legends Charter School

Legends Charter School Chief Executive Officer Atasha James speaks with Elena Russo about the founding of the school, their principals and how they designed the school to enhance the learning experience.

Posted on:

Jun 29, 2021

Hosted by: Elena Russo

Produced by: Beltway Newsmakers Team

#Maryland #Education #Community #Local

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