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Section A WHERE PRINCIPLES COME FIRST Background Information the Hyde School In 1996, Joseph W. Gauld founded the first Hyde School in Bath, Maine in response to a system of education which he believed was failing its children because of conflicting priorities. His search for a new approach in education led to a program that valued attitude over aptitude, effort over ability, and character over talent. This emphasis creates a learning environment where students experience success with integrity, the kind of success that lasts a lifetime. Gauld established the Hyde curriculum, based upon Five Words, rather than five subjects: Courage, Integrity, Leadership, Curiosity, and Concern; and he incorporated them into every facet of the program. The school cherishes the idea that educational reform must begin with the family. Actually, the Family Education Program is what makes the Hyde education unique. The school believes that parents are the primary teachers and the home is the primary classroom. This work with families for more than 35 years has led the school to a number of discoveries. One of Hyde’s basic purposes is to develop character. This focus on character unleashes the deepest motivation in students’ self-discovery. The school helps students answer three questions: Who am I? Where am I going? What do I need to do to get there? Relationships built upon honesty and concern can also be key to helping students. Hyde has created a new student role, where students, parents, and faculty are required to help others achieve their best. Today, there are four Hyde Schools, including inner-city models in New Haven, Connecticut and Washington DC, national programs for parents and teachers, and a number of established partnerships with public schools throughout the country. New Words Expressions: publicity: n. 1) notice or attention from the public or news media 公众的主意，名声 receive / seek / avoid publicity 引起 / 追求 / 避免公众注意 2) 宣传，宣扬 The publicity for th