Education Equity Gaps

with Henry Thomas on the Urban League of Greater Springfield

The Urban League of Greater Springfield has a long history of fighting against education disparities. President and CEO, Henry M. Thomas III, discusses the challenge of equal access facing some people of color or with limited means and closing the gaps.

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Feb 25, 2019

Hosted by: Eric Clemons

Produced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team

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