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"Statewide data from the WKCE shows that more of the state's students are living in poverty, according to the number of free or reduced-price meals. Overall, 40.6 percent of Wisconsin students are from low-income families, according to the DPI."

"Founders said then that their mission was 'trying to make sure those kids come out of the starting blocks with an equal chance.' Today, 95 percent of Gordon Parks students are from low-income households."

"The number of children identified as homeless in Thurston County's eight school districts grew 56 percent from the 2006-07 school year through 2009-10, school figures show. And increasingly, families are turning to their schools for help when they lose their homes."

"Some kids come to kindergarten unready to learn. Tragically, these kids often come from low-income families and don't have the opportunities middle-class and wealthier children have. Our solution?"

"School lunch as a moneymaker is not possible in most public schools because the federal National School Lunch Program that provides subsidies to feed low-income students specifically prohibits it."

"Under the program, which began in 2004, low-income D.C. students are given federal money to help pay for private school tuition. Democrats closed the program to new entrants in 2009."

"The law provides a base amount of $3,450 for each student and allocates additional money for factors like student poverty and the number of students enrolled in special education or classes to learn English."

"Oakland, Berkeley schools awarded for closing the achievement gap: Sixteen East Bay schools that serve large numbers of low-income students have received awards for closing the achievement gap."

"Des Moines' largest and arguably most visible public housing building could be sold as part of broader, long-term plans to spread low-income housing throughout the city."

"The program is neither a debt threat today, nor a deficit buster, defenders argue. It must be underscored that Social Security is an effective antipoverty program. Millions of Americans, especially low-income seniors, depend on these checks. The program needs to be protected."

"The bill wades into another area of disagreement between Republicans and Democrats by granting vouchers to help low-income families at failing public schools pay for private educations. It also eliminates aid aimed at promoting racial integration in Twin Cities schools..."

"Along a mile stretch in upper Manhattan, staffers at seven schools educate a daunting population - at least one in five of their students is homeless."