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"Fewer than 20 percent of low-income and black CMS eighth-graders were rated proficient in either subject, falling far below white and middle-class counterparts. For instance, 16 percent of African American eighth-graders in CMS scored proficient in math, compared with 66 percent of white classmates."

"The number of students living in poverty has grown slower in Green Bay than in other school districts over the last three years, but a program to help those children at Green Bay Preble High School is soaring."

"Enforcing civil rights laws and ensuring that dollars intended for low-income students and students with disabilities are spent accordingly have been parts of the Education Department's mandate since its creation in 1979. But efforts to reduce inequities have too often led to onerous and counterproductive micromanagement."

"HCAP announced Tuesday Maureen Bates joined the agency as the assistant director of the Head Start program, which provides preschool and family support services to Oahu families living at or below poverty."

"According to estimates by the Census Bureau released this past week, 15,921 Angelina County residents, including 6,178 children, were living below the poverty threshold in 2010."

"They were afraid a homeless shelter would cause even more problems in the area, including a potential increased risk to residents' safety, said City Council member Lee Albrecht, who represents the neighborhood on the city's east side."

"Most of the students were from low-income families, and the vast majority qualified for free-lunch programs. Yet third-graders in all four of the schools were reading at or above grade level, according to tests designed by Mr. Weber."

"'Every year for several years we have gotten donations and have provided every kid with a present because a lot of our kids aren't going to get as many presents as others,' said Principal Joy Collins. About 95 percent of the students in the school live at or below the poverty level."

"'We're just really growing,' said Cents of Pride founder Kim Acuff. 'Our whole thing is pride and respect.' As of Friday, there were seven Cents of Pride stores located in high poverty Springfield schools with plans to open five more by January 2013."

"Between 2007 and 2010, the poverty rate for school age children showed a statistically significant increase in about 20 percent of counties across our nation, according to U.S. Census Bureau."

"For the first time, low-income Cranston students looking for scholarships and academic help can apply for membership in The College Crusade of Rhode Island, a college-readiness program that helps the state s poorest families."

"For more than two years, the committee failed to hire a replacement for former school superintendent Wilfredo Laboy, who faces multiple charges of fraud and embezzlement for using school department resources for personal use. Chester is sure to take a keen interest in student achievement data and social safety nets for the largely low-income student population. "