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For Poor, Leap to College Often Ends in a Hard Fall
The story of three friends from Texas and the obstacles they face trying to get a college degree in an age of economic inequality.
The story of three friends from Texas and the obstacles they face trying to get a college degree in an age of economic inequality.
Jason DeParle New York Times Dec 2012 20min Permalink