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Fighting poverty in Schools - 4:07

Ashley Hall of Communities in Schools of Chesterfield

Posted Nov 21, 2019

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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