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Clark, who taught in one of New York City's toughest schools and wrote the best-selling teaching book "The Essential 55," opened the school last year with proceeds from his book and private donations. Nearly all of its 80 students are from middle- and low-income households. Parents pay a small part of the tuition and the rest is paid by donors. Clark has appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" twice -- once when he was named Disney American Teacher of the Year in 2000 and again when his book made the New York Times best-seller list. ___ On the Net: Ron Clark Academy: Oprah Winfrey Show: http://www.oprah.com/
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