Topics Discussed

Why are so many kids leaving high school before graduation?

Ulster County BOCES New Visions
Communications/Journalism and Law & Government Programs

New Paltz, NY

Taping Date:

April 16, 2008

Location:

WAMC Linda Norris Auditorium
339 Central Avenue
Albany, NY 12206

Running time:

59:30

High school seniors in the Ulster County BOCES New Visions Law & Government and Communications/Journalism Programs discuss the increasing high school dropout rate with Leesa L. Pagan, Director of Workforce Development and Public Affairs for the Chamber of Schenectady County; Mary Clare O’Connor, Schenectady YouthBuild; and Doug Morrisey, guidance counselor at Canajoharie High School.

Moderated by WAMC’s Maryanne Malecki.

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