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> L AT I N in a very classical way. It���s a safe haven for learning and knowledge. My students use Latin to explore humanity. They see themselves against the background of ancient times. They compare two different cultures and discover an underlying commonality between the Roman people of 2,000 years ago and what they see happening today. Love, imperialism and social issues have not changed much over time.��� Fortuna nobis vi animi tantum frenabitur This quote by Aesop translates to: ���The level of our success will be limited only by our imagination.��� And some students say they never imagined Latin would be so helpful in achieving success. Brian Cook decided to enroll in Latin so he would do better on his SATs. The University High School student believes that four years of studying the language helped him attain high scores, and he is presently exploring college options. ���Latin really helped me ���gure out dif���cult English words on the test because I knew the derivatives,��� says Cook. ���I���m lucky they offer Latin at my school.��� Classmate Kate Sievers��� older brother convinced her to take Latin and follow in his footsteps. She says it has helped in more ways than just understanding word roots. ���I���ve got a group of friends and a support group in this classroom,��� says Sievers. ���We help each other with our struggles. We tutor each other. We repeat little phrases to keep us going. And its fun that nobody outside of this class knows what we mean.��� Svetlana Lazarova has seen the Latin program at her school expand to more than 200 students. Photo by Katelyn Twomey, Palm Springs High School student. When you���re ready to make a greater impact When you���re ready to advance your career You are ready for American Public University American Public University is ready to help you move your career forward. We offer respected degrees in Online Teaching and Learning, Educational Leadership, and School Counseling. And people are taking notice. We���ve been nationally recognized by the Sloan Consortium for effective practices in online education, and 99% of employers surveyed would hire one of our graduates again.* When you���re ready, visit StudyatAPU.com/cal-ed *APUS Alumni Employer Survey, January 2011-December 2011 44 We want you to make an informed decision about the university that���s right for you. For more information about the graduation rate and median debt of students who completed each program, as well as other important information-visit www.APUS.edu/disclosure. California Educator April 2013 BY SHERRY POSNICK-GOODWIN PHOTOS BY SCOTT BUSCHMAN