Community colleges offer a staggering array of classes and job training to nearly 13 million students nationwide but even as these institutions are responding to more challenges than ever, they are failing to graduate even half of those who come.

In “Discounted Dreams” you’ll meet a single mother, a young art student, a carpenter, and a former gang member ­ all of whom have pinned their hopes on community college. How will they fare? Tune in to find out. Airing now on PBS. Check your local listings. For more information visit:
http://www.pbs.org/merrow/tv/discounteddreams/