High schools' freshmen academies offer classes on study skills, career planning

Full story: Pittsburgh Tribune

When Melanie Kerber took over as principal of Sto-Rox High School in 2006, the dropout rate was among the highest in Allegheny County , and test scores were among the lowest.

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