NYC Schools Labeled as Drop-Out Factories Fight to Raise...

Name: NYC Schools Labeled as Drop-Out Factories Fight to Raise...
Uploaded: 2011-08-10T22:50:00Z
Duration: P310S
Description: As some New York City high schools dubbed "drop-out factories" face closure, they are still fighting to increase the number of graduates. This report was produced in partnership between WNYC Radio's after-school journalism program and the NewsHour's educational division. It was researched and reported by 10 New York students.

Clip: 08/10/2011 | 5m 10s

As some New York City high schools dubbed "drop-out factories" face closure, they are still fighting to increase the number of graduates. This report was produced in partnership between WNYC Radio's after-school journalism program and the NewsHour's educational division. It was researched and reported by 10 New York students.

Aired: 08/10/11

Rating: NR

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