Parents study how to improve college prospects for kids

Name: Parents study how to improve college prospects for kids
Uploaded: 2013-10-25T00:30:30Z
Duration: P491S
Description: While their elementary school-aged kids are being taught the basics of reading and math, some parents are learning how to prioritize their prospects for higher education. The NewsHour's April Brown reports on the "Parent College" program that is working to improve graduation rates for underprivileged students in Los Angeles.

Clip: 10/24/2013 | 8m 11s

While their elementary school-aged kids are being taught the basics of reading and math, some parents are learning how to prioritize their prospects for higher education. The NewsHour's April Brown reports on the "Parent College" program that is working to improve graduation rates for underprivileged students in Los Angeles.

Aired: 10/24/13

Rating: NR

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