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Anindya Kundu: The boost students need to overcome obstacles

How can disadvantaged students succeed in school? For sociologist Anindya Kundu, grit and stick-to-itiveness aren't enough; students also need to develop their agency, or their capacity to overcome obstacles and navigate the system. He shares hopeful stories of students who have defied expectations in the face of personal, social and institutional challenges.

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  • Originally Aired September 24, 2017
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Production Code AnindyaKundu_2017S
  • Network YouTube
  • Created April 7, 2019 by
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  • Modified April 7, 2019 by
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Name Type Role
Anindya Kundu Guest Star