From a worldwide pandemic that forced schools to close in mid-March to nationwide protests in response to racism, senior year for the nation’s urban students has been anything but normal. Despite these circumstances, students in the Class of 2020 have excelled and realized their dreams.

A Little Girl Running from War, to a High School Class President- Omaha Public Schools

A Wichita Student Overcomes Obstacles to Achieve Success- Wichita Public Schools 

Guilford Graduate Ready to Begin the Rest of Her Life- Guilford County Public Schools

Getting Perspective, Gaining Strength, and Giving Back- Kansas City Public Schools

Future Doctor in the Making- Denver Public Schools

Dallas Student Headed to Texas A&M after Overcoming Homelessness to Finish in Top 15 of Her Class- Dallas Independent School District

Charlotte Engineering Student Has Heart for His Community - Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Living on His Own, Student Learns Resilience - Los Angeles Unified School District

Twin sister, brother become valedictorian and salutatorian at Houston’s Worthing High School - Houston Independent School District

Louisville Student Achieves her Goals - Jefferson County Public Schools