Boone Pickens' son Thomas and Christian Melhado, of the Ford family--invited Walker to a benefit for the Children's Storefront School, a private tuition-free elementary school in one of Harlem's most blighted areas.

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Wisconsin law prohibits more than 25% out-of-state undergrads (but add in the 10% Minnesota reciprocity students) but with a new financial structure, Chancellor Martin could have a free hand making the UW-Madison the semi-private school she envisions.

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Solicitor General Thomas Fisher, defending the law, told the court in November that parents were free to send their children to any school they wished, public or private, religious or not.

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Mr Gove thinks he can nudge exclusive private schools, which are fighting to retain their charitable status, into opening free-school relatives as a way of looking socially responsible.

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These accounts, which also grow tax-free, can be used to cover not only college but also precollege expenses such as private school, tutoring or the purchase of a computer.

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These accounts, which also grow tax free, can be used to cover not only college but also precollege expenses such as private school, tutoring or the purchase of a computer.

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Still, withdrawals are tax-free if used for any educational expense, including tutoring, computer purchases or private primary or high school.

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