When a high-poverty school in Cincinnati added a high school seven years ago, prom was essential.
The high school senior will be the first in her family to graduate high school, but she's got her eyes on an even bigger prize.
Craig Hockenberry has been the guiding force at Oyler School for more than a decade. But cuts could threaten his job.
Putting students on the path to higher education starts early at Oyler.
Seniors at the Cincinnati school get a lesson in business etiquette as part of a mentoring program.
Poverty is the rule the rest of the year, but donations help make the holidays special.
Fixing up a deteriorating school can make a big difference for students and teachers.
A groundbreaking vision clinic at the school makes sure kids who needs glasses, get them.
School principal Craig Hockenberry fights poverty with community at a different kind of school in Cincinnati.
Inside Cincinnati's Oyler Community Learning Center over the course of one school year.

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