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Slide Show: Exploring Portland's Victory Academy

October 28, 2014

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Miles Pollock at Victory Academy

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Bailey in class at the Victory Academy

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Teacher Molly Smith with Jamie

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Hand-over-hand writing at Victory Academy

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Miles Pollock at Victory Academy

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Faith and Teacher Molly Smith

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Teacher Kyna Brockett with A.J.

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Miles Pollock at Victory Academy

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Children playing at Victory Academy

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Gavin at Victory Academy

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A.J. and Molly Smith high-five.

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Emily Ross, a music therapist, gives A.J. a guitar lesson.

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Faith at Victory Academy

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Miles and Bailey check out product brands with Kyna Brockett

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Miles checks out product brands with Kyna Brockett

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Jamie, Miles, and Faith head out on a field trip

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At one pioneering school, autistic kids make strides through crafted curriculum, specialized architecture, and patience—lots of patience.

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