High School Dropout Rate

- 5:18

with Tatiyana Murray on City Year

Posted

Aug 14, 2017

1 out of every 5 students in New Hampshire's largest city of Manchester drops out of high school. City Year New Hampshire serves 8 elementary schools in high poverty communities and helps these children stay on track and reach their potential through mentoring. Interview recorded on June 7, 2017 at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics.

Hosted by: Jenny Johnson Produced by: Greater Boston Newsmakers Team

#New Hampshire #Education

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