Nearly 200 Dropouts Recommit To Education In Philadelphia
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Nearly 200 former high school dropouts are recommitting to their education in Philadelphia.
The 18-to-20-year-olds marched from the Youth Build Philadelphia Charter School Thursday to a special ceremony at the Hampton Inn on Race Street.
"EDUCATION IS FREEDOM"- Today more than 220 young people marched for something they believe in--- their EDUCATION! It doesn't get any more powerful than that... #YBMade19 #Classof2019 #YBReady #ybphilly #Philly #PHLringthebell pic.twitter.com/FsvBMJrivQ
— YouthBuild Philly (@YouthBuildPHL) August 30, 2018
The students are marking the completion of a six-day mental toughness training workshop required for acceptance into the youth-build program.
Next up, they'll be back in school, earning their high school diplomas.