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In some San Antonio high schools, baby bumps can feel almost as common as backpacks. In my graduating class alone, there were at least three teen moms juggling pregnancy, diapers and high school coursework.

On graduation day many, teachers included, made comments like, “It was a miracle she even graduated.” Despite the success of these young moms, it shouldn’t have taken a miracle to get any of them across the stage.

In South Texas, teen pregnancy rates are up to four times higher than the national average, but this isn’t just a regional issue. Out of the 50 states, Texas has consiste

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