Opinion: The Importance Of Mentoring Low-Income Students
“There are millions of people in poverty in the United States. Poverty is one of the most pressing issues of our time. According to the U.S. Census Bureau 37.9 million Americans were in poverty in 2022. But talking about poverty shouldn’t be reduced to research and statistics. People in poverty are so much more than their hardships. They are resilient. They are perseverant. They deserve to have their stories told. Know that low-income students really need support when it comes to mentorship, applying to college, learning etiquette, and more.”