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Good Deeds Earn Good Grades at L.A. High School

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15 Mar 2010 9 views
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Good Deeds Earn Good Grades at L.A. High School
For years, a high school in downtown Los Angeles has made doing good deeds a part of the school's curriculum. Now social services agencies are counting on the students' help.

For years, a high school in downtown Los Angeles has made doing good deeds a part of the school's curriculum.  Now social services agencies are counting on the students' help.

Loyola High School students have donated more than a million hours of community service over the years.

WATCH the Making A Difference video below, or at MSNBC…

 

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