Skyrocketing textbook prices are a cost to student equity
You are a student. You work hard to achieve the best grades possible in high school. You study and dedicate yourself to having a strong resume of grades and extracurriculars in order to gain admission to the college of your choosing. You get in! You pay thousands of dollars in order to attend this college and receive a higher education. You pay for all your materials, pencils, notebooks, laptops, transportation to and from. You get to class on your first day, and the required textbook has a price way beyond what you were expecting. You’re left with two options: continue…
