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Re-engagement Center opens at School District headquarters
	News coverage of the Re-Engagement Center opening.

Gateway to College program profiled in Inquirer three-part series
	Part One: For 40, it’s a back-to-school special Part Two: Dropouts continue, haunting classmates Part Three: Ranks dwindle, not hopes Audio: Q&A with Lori Shorr

"These 3 e's spell a vital second chance"
	E³ Center Southwest is profiled by Annette John-Hall in the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Lori Shorr appointed Chief Education Officer
	Mayor Nutter taps Philadelphia Youth Network Vice President for Policy and Planning, Lori Shorr, to be his Chief Education Officer. Links to news coverage.

Project U-Turn Anniversary Symposium
	Local leaders heard from Collaborative members and youth themselves on progress made since launching Project U-Turn last year to raise awareness and design solutions for our city's dropout crisis. Download the Press Release: One Year Later: Citywide Collaborative Reports on Progress to Alleviate Dropout Crisis Download the 1- year progess report: Where are we Now? An Update to the Community, November 2007 Links to News Coverage

Project U-Turn in the news
	The Philadelphia Inquirer (01/08/2008) Educators hail Nutter's 'call to arms' on dropouts Fox 29 - As seen on Fox 29's Good Day Philadelphia (12/13/2007) 'Project U-Turn' Gets High Marks In Reducing City Dropout Rate CBS 3 (10/30/2007) Public High Schools Attempt To Shake 'Dropout' Tag The Philadelphia Inquirer (10/19/2006) “Why did I drop out?”
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