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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: For-profit cosmetology graduates rarely earn more than high school grads
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about some of the challenges cosmetology graduates face after attending programs run by for-profit companies.
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Students at Illinois’ for-profits colleges often leave worse off than when they started
In today's deep dive, we’ll learn about a recent investigation that found students at Illinois’ for-profit colleges often leave with debt or jobs with low wages.
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The 217 Today Podcast
217 Today: Illinois teachers paddle & learn about watersheds on the Rock River
In today's deep dive, we’ll hear how northern Illinois teachers spent a week learning how to teach their students about water and their local watersheds.
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