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Free tuition not a cure-all, warn Mass. educators

By Peter Schworm
Globe Staff / July 2, 2007

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Educators praise Governor Deval Patrick's proposal to make community colleges free for all future Massachusetts high school graduates as a bold initiative that would encourage more struggling students to attend the two-year schools. But they caution that it will not remedy the financial crunch for students who juggle school and full-time work to support themselves and their families. (Full article: 1120 words)

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