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About Jeannette Greven

Age: 18
Stories by Jeannette
With the end of Ramadan and its daylight fasting this week, the timing may be perfect for a look inside the Arab world thriving less than a day from Indianapolis. A cultural center nestled in the southeastern part of Michigan, Dearborn provides a rare opportunity to glimpse a rich Muslim community.
DEARBORN, Mich. -- Zeinab Sleiman has faced modern teenage temptations, such as drinking and partying. What helps her keep her distance is the guidance set down by her Muslim upbringing. The 18-year-old graduated from Fordson High School, a public school here. Most students are Arab-Americans, and many are Muslims like Zeinab.
Chelsea Peterson, 16, artwork
Two interfaith groups share their what they've learned about faith.
A year ago, Nina Wainscott was at risk of dropping out of Shelbyville High School, and her counselor told her that she didn’t have enough credits to graduate.
If every freshman, sophomore, junior and senior at Broad Ripple, Carmel and Zionsville High Schools dropped out, that would be about the same number of secondary school students – 6,829 -- that drop out every day across America.