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At Robeson High School, a special project this year has tried to keep freshmen on course to graduate. But despite the efforts of teachers, students and administrators, many students have slipped away. Linda Lutton reports on those that have gone.

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Live Blog: 50/50 Roundtable

Ask series reporters Julia McEvoy and Natalie Moore questions about the 50/50: The Odds of Graduating series.

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Where They Are, Why They're Gone: Three 9th Grade Dropouts

Chicago Public Radio looks for three ninth graders who stopped coming to school months ago.

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Students, Parents and Administrators Discuss Dropout Rate at Robeson High School

Students, parents and administrators from Robeson High School join Richard Steele in a discussion about what can be done to keep kids in school.

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