Best Kept Secret
Season 26 Episode 11 | 1h 22m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
A teacher tries to help her autistic students as they "age out" of the education system.
A Newark, N.J. public high school teacher races against the clock to find a place in the world for her students with autism before they graduate and "age out" of a unique and caring support system.
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Major funding for POV is provided by PBS, The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Wyncote Foundation, Reva & David Logan Foundation, the Open Society Foundations and the...
Best Kept Secret
Season 26 Episode 11 | 1h 22m 9sVideo has Closed Captions
A Newark, N.J. public high school teacher races against the clock to find a place in the world for her students with autism before they graduate and "age out" of a unique and caring support system.
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Best Kept Secret: Discussing Plans for Erik After Graduation
Clip: S26 Ep11 | 1m 23s | Janet Mino and Erik's parents discuss his plan after graduation. (1m 23s)
Best Kept Secret: Erik's Birth Mother
Clip: S26 Ep11 | 2m 13s | Erik's birth mother comes to visit his class. (2m 13s)
Best Kept Secret: Filmmaker Interview
Clip: S26 Ep11 | 16m 43s | The filmmakers of 'Best Kept Secret' discuss autism and the "aging out" process. (16m 43s)
Best Kept Secret: Going to Work
Clip: S26 Ep11 | 1m 53s | Erik begins working at Burger King. (1m 53s)
Clip: S26 Ep11 | 4m 18s | Janet Mino's class graduates from JFK High School. (4m 18s)
Best Kept Secret: Introduction
Clip: S26 Ep11 | 4m 24s | An introduction to John F. Kennedy High School, teacher Janet Mino and her students. (4m 24s)
Clip: S26 Ep11 | 3m 41s | Hear what the inspiring teacher of 'Best Kept Secret' had to say about "aging out." (3m 41s)
Best Kept Secret: Janet Visits Robert's Aunt
Clip: S26 Ep11 | 1m 49s | Janet visits with Linda to see how Robert is doing at home. (1m 49s)
Clip: S26 Ep11 | 1m 51s | The graduating students at JFK celebrate their send off with prom. (1m 51s)
Best Kept Secret: The Talk Box
Clip: S26 Ep11 | 2m 28s | Janet Mino teaches her students using "The Talk Box." (2m 28s)
Preview: S26 Ep11 | 2m 42s | A teacher tries to help her autistic students as they "age out" of the education system. (2m 42s)
Preview: S26 Ep11 | 30s | Premieres Monday, September 23, 2013 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Check your local listings. (30s)
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