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John B. King Jr.: “I think as a country we have to be very aware that we have so many students who, A, are starting but not finishing…”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
I think as a country we have to be very aware that we have so many students who, A, are starting but not finishing, which is a huge challenge, and that there are students who are finishing and then not able to be successful in the 21st century economy.
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John B. King Jr.
Louisiana

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John B. King highlights the issue of students not completing their education or succeeding in the job market.

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