With Club 2012, black parents work together to fight achievement gap
In Loudoun County, a group of African American parents banded together in middle school to keep their kids on track academically. This week Club 2012 celebrated its achievements.
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Members of Club 2012 pose together with their parents and friends after graduation ceremonies in Leesburg. Club 2012 started when the boys were in middle school and eventually grew to include girls. The club encourages African American students to excel in school as well as in athletics.
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