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After a mother's death, a struggle to finish school in Kenya

Season 2015 Episode 2620 | 9m 15s

To report on the global education crisis from the front lines, PBS followed children from different countries since 2003 as part of the documentary series "Time for School." In this first installment, hear the story of Joab Onyando from Kenya who has struggled against grave odds, including the unexpected death of his 28-year-old mother, to get an education.

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