the facts about poverty & education in the u.s. presented by
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THE THE FACTS FACTS ABOUTABOUT
Poverty & Education in the U.S.Poverty & Education in the U.S.PRESENTED BYPRESENTED BY
Dan Domenech, Executive Director, AASADan Domenech, Executive Director, AASAMarch 14, 2014, Newport Beach, CAMarch 14, 2014, Newport Beach, CA
Poverty is a Reality
Not an Excuse
Poverty is the single greatest factor limiting student achievement
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD
OUR UNFINISHED TASK:
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MANY LOW-INCOME STUDENTS FAIL TO COMPLETE HIGH SCHOOL
OUR UNFINISHED TASK:
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ONLY 29% OF LOW-INCOME STUDENTS GO TO COLLEGE
OUR UNFINISHED TASK:
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ONLY 9% OF LOW-INCOME STUDENTS COMPLETE COLLEGE
Education is the key to breaking out of the poverty cycle
IT’S TIME TO INVEST IN THE YOUNG
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