Microsoft Showcase: Real Life Heroes: Dunbar High School Academy for Technology Excellence (long)

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Real Life Heroes: Dunbar High School Academy for Technology Excellence (long)

August 20, 2008
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Students at a Florida high school enhance their diplomas with Microsoft certifications. Experience the life changing passion these students have for learning Microsoft technology.

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