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A feel-good story is a reminder of the high cost of college

Students at Benito Juarez High School react to hearing that Hope Chicago will provide full scholarships for college or vocational programs.   | Manuel Martinez/WBEZ

For the 1,671 students at Benito Juarez High School, Tuesday was indeed a good — let’s make that fantastic — day.

Each one of them — regardless of family income, immigration status or other barrier beyond the ability to do the necessary academic work — will get a full scholarship to college or a vocational training program.

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