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College is creating poverty

69,338 views | Sara Goldrick-Rab • TEDxPhiladelphia

People go to college in search of a better life and economic stability. But Sara Goldrick-Rab explains that too often, the new economics of college are creating poverty. Hunger, even homelessness, are holding students back. Higher education finance must be rethought so students aren't punished for pursuing education.

People go to college in search of a better life and economic stability. But Sara Goldrick-Rab explains that too often, the new economics of college are creating poverty. Hunger, even homelessness, are holding students back. Higher education finance must be rethought so students aren't punished for pursuing education.

This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxPhiladelphia, an independent event.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxPhiladelphia, an independent event.

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