COLUMBUS, Ohio — To her students who need the most support, India Strother is rarely just "Ms. Strother" — she's a family figure they call "Mom," a trusted guide as they negotiate their teenage years.
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Annie Ma, based in Washington, is a member of AP's Race and Ethnicity team. Follow her on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/anniema15.
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