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07.12.07 15:38

Grads get nod from White House

By: Rick Karlin

Charter school pupils receive a letter from Bush and visit from U.S. education official

ALBANY -- The 38 fourth graders who finished their school year at Brighter Choice Charter Schools for Boys and Girls went home with special gifts Wednesday: letters of congratulation from President Bush and White House pens.

The keepsakes came courtesy of U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Raymond Simon, who spoke to the young graduates, most of whom are headed for other charter schools across the city. Also addressing the group was New York state's education secretary, Manuel Rivera.

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