Supporting Academic Achievement Through Athletics

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with Daphne Griffin on Bridging the Opportunity Gap

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Aug 24, 2018

As the opportunity gap in America’s schools continues to grow wider, programs working to bridge the gap are critical. Scholar Athletes is one of these programs and Executive Director, Daphne Griffin, shares how with Jenny Johnson from the Modern Theatre.

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

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