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April 30, 2009 - PBS NewsHour Highlights St. Louis & College Summit partnership

PBS's NewsHour recently aired a segment with Judy Woodruff on the progress St. Louis Public Schools and College Summit have made in improving college-going in the city. Filmed over two days at Roosevelt High School, the piece features the stories of two students and highlights the dedication of the school's educators and principal to ensuring all students have the opportunity to experience high school, not as a destination, but as a launchpad to college and career success.

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Read the full transcript with educator Brian Kruger

Read the full transcript with peer leader Zebedee Williams

 

 Brian Kruger's classroom                             Filming at Shirley Petty's house

 

 Judy Woodruff and College Summit-St. Louis Executive Director Stacy Clay

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