Northeast High School students get leg up through 3DE program unique to school [Video]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Wednesday, March 13, was presentation day for some high schoolers at Northeast High School in the Kansas City Public Schools district.

“Your spiel is walking them through your idea, your box tops, your vision boards,” Dr. Stephanie Reynolds, director of school leadership of Junior Achievement 3DE at the school, said.

The presentation day was a chance for some 10th grade 3DE students to present their projects with their business partner, VML.

Lyrik Hearn, a sophomore at the school, worked hard for this moment.

“I think it sets us apart cause mainly we are seen as underdogs with being where we are, where we live,” Hearn said.

Reynolds said there was nerves in the air from students, but knew students would thrive during their presentations.

“I think they are a little nervous; there’s so many people here,” Reynolds said. “They have worked on this project for six …