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I feel more connected and involved. It makes me happy because all the adults here have provided us with a safe academic space for me, so I feel like I’m giving back by helping them.

- Nalisha Matos Zorilla

After the final bell rings at The English High School (EHS), most students head home or go to jobs off campus. But 20 students stay behind—clocking in…

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March 11, 2025

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August 27, 2024

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