April 23, 1999

A New Wrinkle in Welfare Reform: Allowing Recipients to Earn Degrees

By PETER SCHMIDT

A growing number of states weigh the wisdom of letting colleges provide a path out of poverty

This was the education that the local campus of Delaware Technical and Community College provided to welfare recipients one recent afternoon:

* Be a dependable employee, and show up for work on time.

* Don't be drunk or high on the job.

* Strive to be honest, self-confident, cooperative, and energetic. (Bosses like those

Print Subscription

Digital Subscription

Already have an account? Log In Now.