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How Can Students Stand Up to Racism In Schools?

Our host Myles Bess cuts through the hype and takes a deeper look at the research and facts behind controversial and trending topics in the news.

How Can Students Stand Up to Racism In Schools?

Above the Noise Episode 11 | 13m 25s | CC

Whether you want to admit it or not, racism is a problem in schools across the country. Student journalists from PBS NewsHour's Student Reporting Labs in Oakridge High School in Conroe, Texas join Myles to investigate racism in schools and different ways students can change their school culture.

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