Word: knowing
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First of all, kids are reading them. And we all know what reading leads to...that's right, knowledge and an aptitude for the verbal section on standardized tests. Okay, maybe kids won't find the words poltergeist, Quidditch or transfiguration on the SATs anytime soon, but the Potter books have a larger vocabulary than most of the drivel that is published for children nowadays. Compare the Harry Potter series to the last fad in children's books, that formulaic series called Goosebumps, and you'll see what I mean...
...Part of the idea of this is for students to have greater access to cooks. By virtue of them being able to see you, they're going to want to get to know you," explains Alixandra E. McNitt, assistant director for marketing and communications for HUDS...
...know for myself, I want out," he says. "I like everyone, but I don't like the work. I find myself not wanting to come in a lot. I go home and think about this place--that's not supposed to happen...
...here, we know how to handle the job--but it's tough," an Eliot staff member says...
...people in the director's office don't even know our names. They don't care about us," says one chef...