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How is education and poverty related in the US?

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What is the "Poverty Line," anyway? According to the 2011 U.S. Census Bureau, it is a family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children under 18) that earns less than $23,021. More than 30 million children are growing up in poverty. In one low-income community, there was only one book for every 300 children. read more

The Census Bureau reports poverty rates by educational attainment for people aged 25 and older. In 2014, the overall poverty rate for people aged 25 and older was 12%. read more

While the primary focus of the report is on education, the broad array of non-education federal poverty programs is briefly described. U.S. anti-poverty policies frequently have been criticized in comparative research on their effectiveness in alleviating poverty, moderating income inequality, and promoting social mobility. read more

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