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WHEELS

Close-up stories of the challenges facing high school students across America. How can they and their communities break through the obstacles so the students can succeed and graduate?

WHEELS

Season 1 Episode 5 | 5m 14s | CC

Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School, called “WHEELS,” graduates its 98% Latino students at far higher rates than other schools in New York City. See the enthusiasm and commitment that drives the teachers and the students in this innovative and successful program. Produced by Patricia Benabe & David Alvarado, Rayuela Films for the CPB/PBS Producers Workshop Collection

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