Fighting poverty in Schools

Ashley Hall of Communities in Schools of Chesterfield

Communities in Schools of Chesterfield addresses the issue surrounding poverty and the effects it can have for students. Their coordinators work in 9 of the highest poverty schools in Chesterfield. Executive Director Ashley Hall sits down with Elena Russo to discuss their mission.

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Nov 21, 2019

Hosted by: Elena Russo
Produced by: Beltway Newsmakers Team
#Virginia #Community #Education #General Interest #Local
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