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    A School Even Teens Will Love

    Can a high school be as enticing to teens as an iPod or a shopping center? Should it? Plus, microcars and Sprinkles Cupcakes.

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    By Frances Anderton • Aug 21, 2007 • 30m Listen

    Can a high school be as enticing to teens as an iPod or a shopping center? Should it? Find out when we talk about the LAUSD's new West Adams Preparatory High School. Plus, microcars and the creative design behind the Sprinkles cupcake.

    All LAUSD photos by Magnus Stark

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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