There is great concern in minority communities, in particular, that once this happens, the already low minority high school graduation rate will plummet even further.
Yvette Clarke: “There is great concern in minority communities, in particular, that once this happens, the already low minority high…”
On the recordDecember 7, 2009
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Clarke highlights concerns about graduation rates for minorities due to changes in diploma standards.
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