Why Students Who Underperform Drop Out of School

Name: Why Students Who Underperform Drop Out of School
Uploaded: 2012-09-24T22:00:00Z
Duration: P644S
Description: In the U.S., one million students leave school early each year. Ray Suarez kicks off American Graduate Week with Victor Rios, Stephanie Krauss and Adam Steltzner, three individuals who know firsthand what it's like to be a high school dropout, but who ultimately turned their lives around and returned to get more education.

Clip: 09/24/2012 | 10m 44s

In the U.S., one million students leave school early each year. Ray Suarez kicks off American Graduate Week with Victor Rios, Stephanie Krauss and Adam Steltzner, three individuals who know firsthand what it's like to be a high school dropout, but who ultimately turned their lives around and returned to get more education.

Aired: 09/24/12

Rating: NR

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