Advice For High School Graduates

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Graduation season is upon us, which means celebration and cliché advice. But a lot of the age-old wisdom doesn't quite ring true in today's changing world. Hear about the helpful and not-so-helpful nuggets doled out to high school seniors. Plus, Kansas Citians share their own tips.

Guests:

  • Kendrick Blackwood, teacher based in China
  • Ruby Rios, UMKC student, profiled on a 30-under-30 list before she turned 20 
  • Coy Dugger, assistant producer and announcer, KCUR 89.3

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Gina’s background combines print and broadcast journalism, live event hosting and production, creative nonfiction writing and involvement in the arts. Early in her career, she followed a cultural beat for The Pitch, where she served as an editor and art writer in the early 2000s.
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