‘Education is Key,’ Former Dropout Tells Norfolk Teens
Students from Granby High School tell the story of a former high school dropout who now preaches the value of an education. They also investigate… Read More
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Drop Out or Stay in School? Navigating the Education Maze
What motivates students? What turns them off to education? Student reporters at the Brooklyn Community Arts and Media High School look at the dropout issue… Read More
How Does Alabama’s Immigration Law Impact Student Retention?
Students from Woodlawn High School in Birmingham, Ala. interview their peers and teachers about how their state’s new immigration law impacts Woodlawn’s dropout rate. This… Read More
Fighting Chance? Students Investigate Middle School Violence
8th-grade producer De’Qonton Davis is profiled in this PBS NewsHour report. Below, De’Qonton writes about how journalism has made a difference in his life and… Read More
What Are the Consequences of Dropping Out in Michigan?
Young people from a Detroit-area high school look at the reasons and consequences associated with dropping out of school. This video was made with support… Read More
Language Programs Provide Key Support to New Students
Florida high school students look at how English As a Second Language programs help new students integrate into their community and stay in school. This… Read More
Academic rigor keeps Chicago students on track
Chicago teens report on how their peers value a rigorous curriculum that keeps them on track to graduate. This video was made with support from… Read More
Students Size Up Nevada’s High Dropout Rates
Teens in Las Vegas examine the factors behind their state’s unusually high dropout rates. This video was made with support from Heather Caputo, program mentor… Read More
Dropping Out Impacts Michigan’s Future
How does dropping out of school affect the future for Michigan teens? Student reporters talk to their peers, school administrators and community leaders for answers. Read More
In Las Vegas, Sports Keep Kids in School
According to this report from Desert Pines High School, many kids stay in school because of extracurricular activities. This video was made with support from… Read More