Springfield school district, volunteers and United Way discuss 'stay in school' initiative on WGBY's 'Connecting Point' - masslive.com -Western Massachusetts Economic Development Council

Springfield school district, volunteers and United Way discuss 'stay in school' initiative on WGBY's 'Connecting Point'

masslive.com Oct 29 2013 Education

President and Chief Executive Officer of the United Way of Pioneer Valley Dora Robinson, Springfield School District's Patricia Spradley and Executive Director for Springfield School Volunteers Denise Cogman discuss Springfield's "Stay in School" initiative in an interview with Aliz Koletas, of WGBY's Connecting Point.
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