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- 1 2 Berger, Joseph (June 28, 1994). "THE SUPREME COURT: THE SCHOOL; Ruling Leaves Anxiety Among Parents But Perhaps Little Change for Students". The New York Times . Retrieved December 6, 2021.
- ↑ Lewin, Tamar (April 20, 2002). "Controversy Over, Enclave Joins School Board Group". The New York Times . Retrieved December 5, 2021.
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