Jill Biden Praises Program for Free Community College
Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and First Lady Jill Biden
—who has been an advocate for free community college
—toured Sauk Valley Community College, in Dixon, Ill., Monday before giving remarks. “All Americans deserve the same opportunity to pursue their passions, get a great education and build a career that they love,” Biden said, referencing a new program at the college. A program allowing high school students to earn up to three years of paid tuition and fees by completing community service is scheduled to launch in 2022. (
Inside Higher Ed - Apr. 20, 2021)