Forty-two percent of African American children and 37 percent of Latino children are born poor – and they’re likely to stay poor. The 16 million children living in poverty suffer worse education, health and job outcomes, making it even harder for them and their families to break out of their circumstances....Studies demonstrate that kids who attend high-quality preschool achieve higher test scores, are less likely to go to jail and are more likely to secure good jobs with higher wages. Low-income kids of color, who are the least likely to have access to great preschools, benefit the most.
Posted on: Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:05:03 +0000
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