Degrees of Inequality: How the Politics of Higher Education Sabotaged the American Dream By Suzanne Mettler My rating: 4 of 5 stars The US at one time was distinguished for its commitment to universal primary and secondary education. And since World War 2, through the GI bill, the Pell Grant program, federally backed student loans, and government support of higher education, the opportunity for college education was put within reach for nearly all Americans, no matter what social class they came … [Read more...] about Book Review: Degrees of Inequality