Central Standard: On Education
5 Eighth Graders
Episode 1 | 17m 12s
This part introduces five 8th graders. Meet Robert, Emma, Natalia, Gina, and Kyle.
This part introduces five 8th graders. Hear Robert's, Emma's, Natalia's, Gina's, and Kyle's hopes and concerns, see what they do for fun, and how they feel about school. The drama builds as the highly competitive process of getting into one of Chicago's top high schools is introduced.
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Central Standard: On Education is a local public television program presented by WTTW
Central Standard: On Education
5 Eighth Graders
Episode 1 | 17m 12s
This part introduces five 8th graders. Hear Robert's, Emma's, Natalia's, Gina's, and Kyle's hopes and concerns, see what they do for fun, and how they feel about school. The drama builds as the highly competitive process of getting into one of Chicago's top high schools is introduced.
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