Dropout Dilemma: Louisiana’s Education Crisis
Season 8 Episode 802 | 57m 11s
Why do so many Louisiana students give up on their education?
Nearly 15,000 Louisiana students drop out of school each year. And despite recent improvements, Louisiana still ranks third from the bottom, nationally, for its high school graduation rate. So, why do so many Louisiana students give up on their education? And what can the state and local communities do to successfully combat the problem?
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Louisiana Public Square is a local public television program presented by LPB
Funding provided by The Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting
Dropout Dilemma: Louisiana’s Education Crisis
Season 8 Episode 802 | 57m 11s
Nearly 15,000 Louisiana students drop out of school each year. And despite recent improvements, Louisiana still ranks third from the bottom, nationally, for its high school graduation rate. So, why do so many Louisiana students give up on their education? And what can the state and local communities do to successfully combat the problem?
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Louisiana Public Square is a local public television program presented by LPB
Funding provided by The Foundation for Excellence in Louisiana Public Broadcasting