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A recent report released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation suggests that only about one-third of children in grade school meet expectations in cognitive ability by 3rd grade. Additionally, children from low-income families were much less likely to be on track in areas such as physical development, social/emotional growth, and school engagement. The report noted a distinct relation between family education and earnings. According to the data collected from families of children under the age of 8, half of the families who earned a higher income had a head of household with at least a 4-year college degree. In contrast, the head of household in the majority of low-income families had at best a high school diploma.

A recent report released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation suggests that only about one-third of children in grade school meet expectations in cognitive ability by 3rd grade. Additionally, children from low-income families were much less likely to be on track in areas such as physical development, social/emotional growth, and school engagement. The report noted a distinct relation between family education and earnings. According to the data collected from families of children under the age of 8, half of the families who earned a higher income had a head of household with at least a 4-year college degree. In contrast, the head of household in the majority of low-income families had at best a high school diploma.

This is such a shame, and I am sure this is very frustrating for both parents and teachers. I really enjoyed helping in my daughters' classes but did see firsthand students who were struggling. Funding for education is not where it should be so classes don't have aides and assistants to spend extra time working with kids who need additional help.

How minimum wage hike impacted low income workers.

Gives brief descriptions of instances of forced sterilization and eugenics programs in the United States. The US was performing medicaid funded sterilizations on low-income Americans into the 1970's

This website explains food justice and its importance to our communities. Especially in communities where the low income POC live.

AZ medicaid is thinking about charging 50$ a year if smoker diabetes or overweight. This would be a state-federal health care program for low income. Plan still pending approval

This article is about the Voting Rights Act being revised and then states taking advantage of this change. Texas made recent changes to create laws that target low income Americans.

Access to healthy food has become a struggle for residents of low income urban neighborhoods. This lack has been linked to physical and mental health problems. This is a growing problem across the country and needs to be rectified.

Climate change has impacted communities with majority being minorities or low income communities. Also tells you the different definitions of climate change, and environmental justice.

There is not a lot of confirmation as to what dads worldwide believe about taking leave, but income is a major factor. Fathers staying home with their child instead of being at work can become an issue when it comes to low salary families. Although, California created a paid parental leave insurance program that became a huge success. Having this opportunity made both, mothers and fathers, take advantage of the paid leave to be home raising and nurturing their new child. The biggest shock was that most of the people who took the paid leave were the parents who were on the lower income scale.

this website discusses the pay gap between men and women.it also describes the measures of low income and how it effects individuals. its definitely a good site for detailed information on the subject.

The wage gap this day in age is appalling! I liked how this article discusses exactly how this affects women in there day to day life.

This article explains the levels of poverty experienced in the United States as of 2016. It explains the % of Americans with disabilities living in poverty, as well as the races that are most impacted.

This article by Harvard University outlines the differences, issues, and adversities that people in "low-income" socioeconomic groups face when pursuing an education in urban schools, compared to suburban schools, and how quality education is the key to bridging the educational gap. Further, the authors of this article outline the educational gap by providing statistics and educated synopses of the plight that many minorities face when pursuing their education, in order to support their position.

The article describes how Individuals struggling with poverty are at risk and in danger of starvation and sanitation. Poverty has a negative impact on society, children, and violence.

In this entry, it explains the public poverty and more importantly the child poverty. It explains but also adds how they effect the other.

Poverty is a serious issue across the world. Starvation and illness can surge through low income and create a serious health risk for many.

Step Up to Justice is helping low-income individuals and families in Pima County by volunteer attorneys. They bring civil services to clients whenever and wherever they need them. They are here to help more than 200,000 residents that live in poverty. Prior to the setting up of SU2J, only 4 percent of the need was being met.

Access to Health Services is a key issue in the Health Care domain as many people face disparities due to limited access. Many issues are covered in brief or general detail with focus on each main idea. These ideas include lack of Health Coverage, poor transportation services, deficient Health Care Resources, and how they impact vulnerable populations.

Healthcare barriers are a concern in today's world, with pharma gaining ever more power within the government. Healthcare prices are skyrocketing, creating an economic barrier. I learned from this article that physicians could refuse to help patients using Medicaid just because of the lower rate. The goal of Medicaid is to ensure that low-income people can receive healthcare. Physicians should not refuse healthcare to the Medicaid population based on the rate of cost.

This article provides in depth insight on the barriers people face accessing adequate healthcare in America. It talks about how important healthcare is and how it is a human right to have equal access to it. The website provides credible evidence and sources to support all the contributing factors.