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Jose Luis Vilson

Jose Luis Vilson, born and raised in New York City, teaches math to middle school students at J.H.S. 52 in Inwood.

In Stormy Times, Schools Don’t Close

Jose Luis VilsonNovember 26, 2012, 9:58 a.m.

During times of tragedy, a school can become a neighborhood’s community hub, one of the few structures open to all. A teacher recounts how his school stayed in touch with students in the aftermath of Sandy, helped its staff rebound and now seeks to comfort the community with the quiet ritual of routine.

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