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Dream program offers college tuition to Iowa dreamers
In Des Moines seven fifth graders from a disadvantaged area were granted free college tuition plus tutors and mentors. Twelve will pursue postsecondary education. others will finish high school or GEDs. The project, started by Eugene Lang, faced harsh outcomes among many participants, underscoring the need for earlier intervention.
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Roger Munnsi
Associated Press
ES Moines
Iowa
Moulton Elementary
Des Moines
North Side
Eugene Lang
New York
Grinnell College
Tomi Johnson
Johnson
Lang
Grinnell
Frank Thomas
Thomas
Chicago