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Greater expectations

Coach Barry Robinson once believed GPA requirements for athletes at city high schools should stay low –anything to keep kids off the streets. But today, his thinking has turned around, as his players prove they can make the grade.

By Justin Rice

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  October 07, 2011

Boston English’s coach Barry Robinson once believed GPA requirements for high school athletes should stay low, so more kids could stay off the streets. But today, his thinking has turned around, as players -- with a little support -- have shown they can make the grade.

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