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Fewer Arizona High Schoolers Pursuing Post-Secondary Studies

A goal for 60% of Arizona high school graduates to obtain post-high school education or training appears unattainable. That’s because fewer high schoolers are going on to college or vocational training than previous generations of Arizonans. 

An in-depth story by Arizona Republic higher education reporter Rachel Leingang explores why Arizona is struggling to create a more educated workforce. She joined The Show to discuss further. 

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Lauren Gilger, host of KJZZ's The Show, is an award-winning journalist whose work has impacted communities large and small, exposing injustices and giving a voice to the voiceless and marginalized.