High Dropout Rate for Chicago Schools
Clip: 11/7/2011 | 8m 1s
Elizabeth Brackett looks at two programs that combat Chicago Public School dropout rates.
Nearly 40 percent of Chicago Public School students drop out. Why are they dropping out and what can be done to get them back on track to graduate? Elizabeth Brackett looks at two programs with some answers.
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High Dropout Rate for Chicago Schools
Clip: 11/7/2011 | 8m 1s
Nearly 40 percent of Chicago Public School students drop out. Why are they dropping out and what can be done to get them back on track to graduate? Elizabeth Brackett looks at two programs with some answers.
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