Barriers That Keep Poor Kids out of School
Category: IMPACT
Absenteeism matters. It is more strongly associated with dropping out than low test scores.  The reasons that children from low-income families miss more school are varied. Their families may not have the ability to advocate for proper services for students with learning or physical disabilities.
By Joanne Goldblum, ContributorCEO, National Diaper Bank Network, 2015-03-16