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Posted: October 6, 2009
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Back to School in a Recession

 
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From overcrowded classrooms to long lines at financial aid offices, high unemployment and government budget problems impact students everywhere. In this Youth Radio production, young people discuss how the recession is affecting their education.
Why students are talking about this issue:
The U.S. economy is experiencing the most dramatic recession since the Great Depression.






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