High School Dropout Shares His Story
Clip: 9/23/2012 | 8m 57s
A recent high school dropout tells us why he felt he couldn't stay in school.
As Chicago Public Schools get back to business following the strike, many still face daunting challenges -- including a staggering dropout rate in some high schools. One recent dropout tells us why he felt he couldn't stay in school.
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High School Dropout Shares His Story
Clip: 9/23/2012 | 8m 57s
As Chicago Public Schools get back to business following the strike, many still face daunting challenges -- including a staggering dropout rate in some high schools. One recent dropout tells us why he felt he couldn't stay in school.
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