Canton resident and single parent Cynthia knew she wanted a better education for her son, Will, who attended Canton public schools, a district with a consistent Grade-F rating.
Cynthia noticed when Will was only in the fifth grade that he could potentially be involved in what she saw as Canton’s gang culture in the future. Will aspired to go to medical school when he got older, but Cynthia knew in order for Will to succeed he needed to attend a better school district.
When Cynthia realiz
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