Challenging Expectations
Challenging Status
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Latinos and Somali are two groups of new Minnesotans who want education, but have...
Latinos and Somali are two groups of new Minnesotans who want education, but have barriers such as interrupted education and legal status.
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Challenging Expectations is a local public television program presented by Minnesota PBS
Challenging Expectations
Challenging Status
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Latinos and Somali are two groups of new Minnesotans who want education, but have barriers such as interrupted education and legal status.
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