Black male graduation rates improving

... Educators and community leaders gathered to brainstorm ways to combat the problem. Gayle Batey, a local real estate agent, led the charge, donating $50,000 in seed money for a pilot program at Bakersfield, South and West high schools. Project BEST ...

http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/local/grade/x1198347534/Black-male-graduation-rates-improving