Yukon Program Helps At-Risk Students Graduate
By: Feliz Romero YUKON, Oklahoma - An unconventional school program at Yukon Alternative Learning Experience is helping at-risk high schoolers get their diploma through equine therapy. “The kids love it, we normally run about 100 kids through our program per year,” said Kathy Boeckman, the House of Healing CEO. Cara Perkowski and Joseph Thacker are students at Yukon Alternative Learning Experience. Both have anxiety and enjoy their weekly sessions at House of Healing. “You really learn how to be more comfortable asking for help, being more comfortable, and confident,” said junior Ca...
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