Education from Poverty
Millions of children in the US live at or below the poverty level, placing them at high risk of not completing their basic, free education through grade 12, and of not going on to find jobs that pay enough money to live on after dropping out, or even graduation for those who stay. This is a serious social issue plaguing our nation, and unless it is reversed, we will see generations of children who never rise from poverty. This is not only true in the US, but also in many developing countries overseas facing the same struggles. How can the cycle of generational poverty be broken by education? Let’s look at some figures.
Educated mothers are 50% more likely to have their children properly immunized. For every year of school a student completes, this translates to 10% higher earnings in the workplace. A young lady who finishes her basic education is three times less likely to contract HIV/AIDS. These are staggering and inspiring statistics that cannot be ignored. Finding ways to see children who come from poverty through the complete course of basic education can make a huge difference in the world. Read on for more:
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