No, I Won't "See You at McDonalds" & Other Stories

There is a growing national movement of alternative high schools that are intentionally designed to serve students who are off-track to graduation. These schools, grounded in positive youth development, work to re-engage students who have been failed by the system. An alternative school graduate will join two school leaders to explore the ways in which these schools set up over-age, under-credited students to graduate prepared for success in college and career.

[Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.]

Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.

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Rachel Babcock

Map Academy Charter School

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Demarkes Jackson

Boston Day and Evening Academy

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Format: Case Study
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