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Student Voices June 20 2021

High school senior delivers "Class of COVID" graduation speech
Editor's note: Anne Laurie Pierre is one of three students from Massachusetts profiled in " …
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Daily Video June 07 2020

How COVID affected end-of-year high school experiences
In this NewsHour EXTRA lesson plan, hear graduating high school seniors discuss their hopes and dreams amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Post June 02 2015

Speakers crack jokes for college grads
Check out some funny moments from graduation ceremonies this year where famous speakers such as Ste…
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Student Voices September 14 2006

Student Voice: New Michigan graduation requirements shortchange many students

The Michigan legislature recently raised its state's high school graduation requirements to include more credits. Nick Thomas, a 17-year-old reporter with 8-18 Media, looks at some possible drawbacks of the change and its effects on a variety of students with differing career goals.

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