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Students learn the power of giving through painting pet portraits
By Derek Jones
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Derek Jones
Derek Jones
Reporter · Savannah, GA
Derek Jones has been covering education in Savannah for 7 years after earning his degree in Education Journalism from the University of South Carolina. He previously reported for NPR’s local affiliate, where he focused on educational policy and its impact on local schools and students.
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - At every school, there are some students who receive medals, certificates, trophies. They rack up recognition they’ve worked hard for. But what about those kids who bring character, joy, understanding? Our Chad Douglas takes us to a place where teachers use a little whimsy to catapult more students into the spotlight.
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