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Commentary: Governor's free-tuition program

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Gov. Tim Pawlenty recently unveiled a plan to give high school graduates in the top 25 percent of their class free tuition for their first two years of college at an in-state public institution.

It would also subsidize students' third and fourth years of school if they pursue majors in math and science.

Eve Johnson-Blackwell is a teacher in the Minneapolis Public School system. Johnson-Blackwell, who is also a writer and performer, says the governor's proposal would do little for students who need the most help.

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U of M's Health Sciences Center
Mayo Memorial building at the University of Minnesota.
MPR Photo/Art Hughes