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PBS NewsHour  Rethinking Dropping Out - Four Young Women, Four Stories

Four girls from Santa Barbara tell us why they decided not to drop out of high school. Details

 

Program: PBS NewsHour

Episode: Rethinking Dropping Out - Four Young Women, Four Stories

Young girls at Santa Barbara High School say Victor Rios' story resonated with them as well. Here, four seniors who have been through tough times -- and thought about dropping out. Patricia Castillo, Meliza Palacios, Jennifer Gutierrez and Liliana Casian each say they've since decided against it and now all of them have plans for the future.

Duration: (2:57)
Premiere Date: 02/07/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: E


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