CHICAGO — An economic engine. A jumpstart for lower-income students. A partnership with businesses to groom a workforce. The idea of free community college has been touted as all these, by President Barack Obama, Democratic presidential candidates, and some Republicans. The idea is to curb student debt and boost employment by removing cost barriers.
Local Free Community College Plans May Be Template For U.s.
SOPHIA TAREEN, Savannah Morning News
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