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Success On Upswing: Platform Helps Keep Students In School

Austin is home to the largest number of startups in the country. It is no wonder the area has gained the nickname Silicon Valley of the South. Austin PBS will bring you the latest science and technology news in the Austin area.

Success On Upswing: Platform Helps Keep Students In School

Season 2019 Episode 12 | 5m 22s | CC

Each year, nearly 2 million students drop out of college. An edtech company in Austin is hoping to change that. Using an online platform and virtual assistant designed to address the struggles of first-year and nontraditional students, Upswing is helping students make it to graduation.

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