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Harmony Public Schools provides STEM-focused education to students at 65 campuses across Texas, according to a news release. (Courtesy Harmony Public Schools)

Charter school system launches online high school courses for students statewide

By Sarah Brager

Texas charter system Harmony Public Schools on Jan. 5 launched a new virtual learning platform that allows students across the state to take high school courses online.

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