May 3, 2002
Upward Bound's Slippery Slope
The college-preparation program, in a fierce battle for federal funds, faces scrutiny from the Bush administrationA small statue of Lucy, from the Peanuts comic strip, sits on the desk of Georgette H. Dejesus, director of the Upward Bound program at the University of Maryland's campus here. Under a sign that reads "The doctor is busy," Lucy is leaning out of the homemade booth from which she offers advice and counseling to passersby.
Ms. Dejesus and Lucy have something in
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