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Education for everyone. Even if it's your second (and maybe last) chance.

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Derek Silva
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I believe most people deserve a second-chance after making a mistake, especially if you were just a 15/16/17 year-old kid when you made it. 

This article is about giving high school drop-outs a chance to complete their education. And not just a GED (high school equivalent) but the real deal -- an actual high school education. 

People sometimes have a preconceived notion of what a high school drop-out looks like: poor grades, disinterested, bad attitude, worse behavior. That's not always true. There are many reason(often deeply personal) why someone with a bright future and a positive outlook may have decided to leave school, ranging from financial considerations to health to safety and other hardships. 

But there's no question that an education is the single biggest determining factor in a person's financial well-being and independence in life. The fact that these students are getting a second chance to fulfill their potential and contribute to their communities is a win for everyone. 

The Goodwill Excel Center Adult Charter High School is the only adult charter in the district that awards a real high school diploma rather than a GED. After seven years in operation, it boasts about 500 graduates, all of them searching for a second chance to prove to the world — and themselves — that they can succeed in school. Excel does it by front-loading essential services and personalizing everything it can. Among its features: on-site childcare, free transportation to and from school and classes that meet just four days a week — Fridays are devoted almost exclusively to tutoring. And each student has an academic coach.
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