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November 6, 2019 27 mins
Is the system of higher education still capable providing real opportunity for young Americans, as well as reinforcing the societal stability on which American democracy depends? In this interview, New York Times bestselling author Paul Tough talks about his new book, THE YEARS THAT MATTER MOST, which delivers fresh insight on how the American system of colleges and universities helps and hinders young people, especially low-income and first generation students.
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