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Nueva Esperanza Academy: The Life and Times of Chris Sanchez

Students from Nueva Esperanza Academy Charter School share their personal stories

Aired 09/07/2014 | Rating NR

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Nueva Esperanza Academy: The Life and Times of Chris Sanchez

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Students from Nueva Esperanza Academy Charter School share their personal stories

Students from Nueva Esperanza Academy Charter School share their personal stories about growing up in North Philadelphia.

Aired 09/07/2014 | Rating NR

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