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Education is the great equalizer. It’s how we grow a stronger middle class, nurture civic leaders and prepare our workforce for the challenges ahead. Over the past half-century, the cost of college has risen far faster than family incomes, as students at Georgia Tech can attest to. (Natrice Miller/AJC) By Sen. Nan Orrock – For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution 0 minutes ago When I talk with students across Georgia, I hear the same story of financial hardship told in different ways. They’re working long hours to afford tuition. They’re taking fewer classes because they can’t cover the cost of books or housing. Some of these students are the first in their families to attend college but are uncertain how they’ll pay for another semester. These are not students without ambition. 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