AV# 68470
Discounted Dreams: High Hopes and Harsh Realities at America’s Community Colleges (CC)



Digital Video Disc - 56 minutes - Color - 2007



Single mother Krystal wants to become a veterinary technician. Art student Jennica hopes to take classes before enrolling in a university. Dave, a carpenter, wants a new career as a nurse. Jose, a former gang member, wants a better life for his children. In this PBS program John Merrow reports on four students out of the 12 million who take junior college, technical college or community college classes. Issues of over-enrollment, underfunding and open door admissions are noted. Letterboxed. Learning Mat ters, Inc. Closed captioned.


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