The Texas high school that delayed graduation says 100% of seniors are ready to walk

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It was just weeks ago that Marlin High School in Texas abruptly postponed its graduation ceremony, saying only a handful of its seniors had met requirements to get their diploma.

The students’ plight made headlines, but they worked with school staff to make up the credits and grades they needed. And it paid off: In an update, school officials say that because of the seniors’ hard work, all of them will graduate later this month.

Read more on NPR.

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