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Sonic Trace

Use Big Words

Yago Cura talks about teaching high school in LA County jails.

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By Anayansi Diaz-Cortes • Aug 11, 2014 • 2m Listen

Professor Yago Cura is helping inmates in LA County jails earn their high school diploma. His advice for when they leave jail, "Use big words!" For more stories, explore kcrw.com/sonictrace.

Banner Image Credit: Eric Pearse Chávez

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    Anayansi Diaz-Cortes

    Independent Producer, Creator of KCRW’s Sonic Trace

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