Envision San Diego: Building Expectations: A Portrait Of Lincoln High

Airs Friday, August 12, 2011 at 9:30 p.m. on KPBS TV

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Credit: David Streib

Above: Title graphic for Envision San Diego's television documentary, "Building Expectations: A Portrait Of Lincoln High."

Envision San Diego explores issues that affect those living and working in San Diego County. Hosted by Joanne Faryon, the Project Envision team sheds light on local concerns through extensive research and personal storytelling. You learn what's happening and why it’s happening. But we won't tell you what to think; we'll give you the facts and analysis that help you make informed choices.

In "Building Expectations: A Portrait Of Lincoln High," Envision San Diego explores whether a new, expensive school can affect the academic outcomes of students.

Lincoln High School is one of the most expensive campuses in the San Diego Unified School District, surrounded by the some of the poorest neighborhoods in southeast San Diego. Join host Joanne Faryon as she asks whether the new Lincoln is a beacon for academic achievement, or an expensive experiment with unrealistic expectations.

Envision San Diego: Building Expectations: A Portrait Of Lincoln High

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