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American Graduate - 2012 Indy Reads - April 11, 2012
April 11, 2012
Thousands of adults in Marion County aren't functionally literate. Indy Reads, Central Indiana's largest program to help them is on the front lines of an effort that may well boost our high school graduation rates as well.
American Graduate - Middle School To Watch - April 4, 2012
April 4, 2012
Most high school dropouts follow a predictable path with key points for intervention. One critical point is middle school. Today's American graduate segment focuses on a middle school recognized as a school to watch.
American Graduate - Ben Davis Football Coach - March 28, 2012
March 28, 2012
Teachers are on the frontlines of the high school dropout crisis. Their influence and potential to guide the students they see daily can't be underestimated. American Graduate talks to a teacher and coach who fights to keep kids in school.
American Graduate - Pike HS Gay Straight Alliance - March 21, 2012
March 21, 2012
Gay students are frequently targeted for harassment and bullying. Pike High School has is one of a handful in the city that has a Gay Straight Alliance for students. The group is modeled after others around the country and promotes tolerance. American Graduate asks; does it really make a difference?
American Graduate - Principal Gail Stone - March 14, 2012
March 19, 2012
Hope Academy Principal Gail Stone explains that those in recovery need special care.
American Graduate - Patrick Soltice - March 14, 2012
March 19, 2012
Hope Academy English Teacher Patrick Soltice says students can get bored and he works to prevent that.
American Graduate - Caitlin - March 14, 2012
March 19, 2012
Hope Academy Senior Caitlin says she would try to help other teens struggling with addiction by telling her story.
American Graduate - Brynden - March 14, 2012
March 19, 2012
Hope Academy Junior Brynden says he got in with the wrong crowd.
American Graduate - Hope Academy - March 14, 2012
March 14, 2012
How do students with drug and alcohol problems stay clean and graduate? Indianapolis has a school specifically for them. American Graduate talks to students and staff at Hope Academy.
American Graduate - Emergency Planning - March 7, 2012
March 7, 2012
This segment looks at how emergency planning saved lives at Henryville schools when tornadoes struck last week. School officials will look at lessons learned and what comes from that will keep all schools safer.
American Graduate - Francis Parker, IPS school 56 - February 28, 2012
February 28, 2012
This segment looks at the work being done with the community's help at Francis Parker, IPS school 56. The school has seen better academic performance as the adults have begun bonding with the students. Additional information can be found at: <a href="http://www.100BlackMenIndy.org">www.100BlackMenIndy.org</a>, <a href="http://www.uwci.org">www.uwci.org</a>, and <a href="http://www.mentoring.org">www.mentoring.org</a>.
American Graduate - Graduation Rates - February 8, 2012
February 21, 2012
We begin a brand new series of reports here on WFYI. Over the next several months, you'll hear weekly American Graduate segments focusing on education. The purpose is to amplify the conversation in Indianapolis about low high school graduation rates and
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