
I Really Want to Make It
Special | 15m 16sVideo has Closed Captions
American Graduate: Vamos a Lograrlo! Short
Sharon Montano of Oakland decides to go back to school at age 20 after several years of substance abuse and other struggles. When she discovers Civicorps Academy, she finally gets another shot at a high school diploma — and a future.
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I Really Want to Make It
Special | 15m 16sVideo has Closed Captions
Sharon Montano of Oakland decides to go back to school at age 20 after several years of substance abuse and other struggles. When she discovers Civicorps Academy, she finally gets another shot at a high school diploma — and a future.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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