former student
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It was started three years ago by English teacher Daryl Bilandzija, a former student of Crouch’s who saw that handing over the plot to his old teacher would mean learning for his students.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
The former student leader has been a thorn in Beijing's side for more than a decade after shooting to prominence during the 2014 Umbrella Movement protests.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
One former student told us they were made to sit in silence, monitored by cameras and banned from even looking around the room.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
Min Zin is a former student activist and journalist from Myanmar who co-founded the Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
After exchanging pleasantries with his former student, Davis revealed the motive for his visit.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
