The three months ended June 2008 have not been the best for any stock exchange. The S&P 500 has lost a hefty 8 percent during this brief interlude. The services sector has declined by a similar amount as well. However, one of its members has bucked the trend. The schools industry has registered a sharp rise in the last 100 days. Is this the beginning of a new trend? This would be welcome news for investors wary of market volatility.

Education is good business. It matches health care in social significance. Education is also a great leveler. It is the best hope for children from economically depressed communities. State-sponsored educational facilities do not meet all demands. This has spawned a robust industry for teaching in a business format.

There are some 26 listings from the schools industry in various stock exchanges. Small-capital stock options dominate the scene. This suggests that the industry

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