She eventually decided to become a public school teacher so she could influence a new generation of Americans.
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Two scholars found that when arts nonprofits devote 35% of their budget to overhead, they fare best in terms of attendance.
Despite the fact that many of its elements were alien to American audiences, the film became a sensation.
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If any industry is crying out for unionization, it’s this one.