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College turns its football field into a farm

College turns its football field into a farm

At Paul Quinn College, where once there was a football field, now there’s an organic farm. It’s not just a symbol of renewal for this once-struggling historically black college in Dallas; it’s where students work to pay tuition. As part of our...

Colorado apprenticeship program turns the factory floor into a classroom

Colorado apprenticeship program turns the factory floor into a classroom

Some high school students in Colorado may get prime jobs even before they get their diplomas. That’s because CareerWise, the nation’s first statewide youth apprenticeship program, links students to industries and addresses manufacturers’ demand for...

Mentoring program aims to keep Latino males in school

Mentoring program aims to keep Latino males in school

On college campuses, Latino males are perhaps the most underrepresented group. These men are often expected to provide for their families, which can mean a choice between getting an education and getting a job. Hari Sreenivasan reports as part of our...

Should high schools worry about what students do after graduation?

Should high schools worry about what students do after graduation?

Chicago has a new plan to make sure kids pursue a college degree or have another viable career path after high school. By 2020, in order to get a diploma from Chicago public schools, a student will have to prove that they have a job, will be joining a...

The next generation of African-American doctors finds success and support at this university PBS NewsHour

The next generation of African-American doctors finds success and support at this university PBS NewsHour

Xavier University, a small, historically black college in New Orleans, manages to graduate more African Americans who go on to become medical doctors than any other undergraduate institution in the country -- a fact that's even more striking given a...