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Kentucky leaders aim to keep kids in school

By Lisa Autry

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Bowling Green – Kentucky's graduation rate is improving, but still, some 6500 students quit school last year, entering an uncertain job market without a high school diploma. Dropout prevention is the focus of a summit in Frankfort later this week hosted by Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear. Lisa Autry reports.