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The Power of Believing: Whittier Students Show What’s Possible

When students know the people around them believe in their potential, powerful things can happen.

In this KCTV5 feature, see how Whittier is creating an environment where students are encouraged, supported and challenged to believe in themselves — and in what they can achieve.

It’s a powerful reminder that education is about more than academics. It’s about relationships, opportunity and making sure every student knows that someone believes in them.

Watch “The Power of Believing” and see what’s possible when a school community comes together around its students.

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