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Above The Noise
How Can Students Stand Up to Racism In Schools?
Season 5
Episode 11
Whether you want to admit it or not, racism is a problem in schools across the country. Student journalists from PBS NewsHour's Student Reporting Labs in Oakridge High School in Conroe, Texas join Myles to investigate racism in schools and different ways students can change their school culture.
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