Journalist Paul Tough On His New Book ‘How College Makes Or Breaks Us’

Paul Tough
Journalist and author Paul Tough's new book is called "The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes Or Breaks Us." Courtesy of Jeff Wilson
Paul Tough
Journalist and author Paul Tough's new book is called "The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes Or Breaks Us." Courtesy of Jeff Wilson

Journalist Paul Tough On His New Book ‘How College Makes Or Breaks Us’

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A college education can greatly improve socioeconomic mobility. In The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes Or Breaks Us, journalist Paul Tough examines the many barriers to higher education for low income and minority students.

Morning Shift sat down with Tough for more on his new book.

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