Re-release: Standardized testing, an original story, and motivation to graduate from school - S3E19

June 16, 2020 00:15:52
Re-release: Standardized testing, an original story, and motivation to graduate from school - S3E19
Youth Express
Re-release: Standardized testing, an original story, and motivation to graduate from school - S3E19

Jun 16 2020 | 00:15:52

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Show Notes

High school students and graduates from the Greater Pittsburgh area reflect on standardized testing, Joanie Zilaitis, a middle school student at Holy Cross Academy, with an excerpt of her original story, Amazing Grace, and Pittsburgh Public students share what motivates them to graduate.

Background Music:"Maccary Bay" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

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