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Friday, September 20, 2013
Class Dismissed

No Regrets, Just Keep It Moving
Unyque Jackson became pregnant in her senior year of high school. But, she didn’t see that as a reason to drop out. Through a school program providing childcare, credits and moral support, she graduated and is moving on with her life.
School or Survival?
Geronimo Garcia was on the path to dropping out by the time he started kindergarten. He followed his brothers into drugs and gangs. He knows if he doesn’t change his life, he will end up in jail or dead. But it’s hard to break those chains.
Family First
Roosevelt Webb had no choice but to drop out of high school. His father was dying. A friend told Roosevelt about a charter school where he’d get paid to learn a skill while completing his credits. He’d be the first in his family to earn a diploma.
Building Futures
Gina Vongkaeo's future wasn't looking very bright. She dropped out of high school, got in trouble and was serving time for burglary. Despite her mistakes, she didn't give up on herself. She found the support she needed to turn her life around.
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Alan Ray
Senior Editor, News

Joe Barr
Chief Content Officer

Paul Conley
Managing Editor, Music and Arts

Steve Milne
Morning Edition Anchor & Reporter

Al Gibes
Former Director of Digital Strategy

Andrew Nixon
Multimedia Producer

David Fuentez-Anderson
Public Radio Experience Intern

Catherine Stifter
Former Senior Producer, The View From Here

Julia Mitric
Former Food And Sustainability Reporter

Kaitlin Bane
Intern, The View From Here

Rebecca Plevin
Contributing Reporter

Emma Bowman
Intern, The View From Here