In two of the families, the fathers are absent, and the adults struggle to help their daughters come to terms with their absence. The face of America is changing. If nothing changes, the number of Latino dropouts will only increase. This country is running the risk of creating a permanent underclass. Available in both English and Spanish.
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Schools are serving over 105,000 students. In 1994, Philadelphia was one of the worst school districts in the United States. He wanted to trim the bureaucracy, add kindergarten, introduce technology, create a new testing system, and hold teachers accountable for student learning. David Hornbeck's honeymoon with the city turns sour as heavy opposition develops. Politicians block crucial funding.