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Whatever It Takes

Season 11 Episode 18 | 55m 6s  | Video has closed captioning.

What’s a child’s education worth? For one visionary rookie principal, it’s priceless. At the Bronx Center for Science & Mathematics, an innovative public high school in NYC’s South Bronx, Principal Edward Tom leads a dedicated group of teachers, students and parents in their biggest gamble yet. Within a community infamous for hardship, can this brand new school live up to its promise?

Aired: 03/29/10

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: TV-PG

Problems Playing Video? | Closed Captioning

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