Soapbox Moment: What is the Opportunity Gap?

Basically, low-income students of color in America lack the same access to opportunity as compared to their white peers.  Combined with the educational disparities these demographics also face, known as the achievement gap, this is a deleterious abhorrence.  It is in everyone's best interest to seek ways to enhance equal opportunity and achievement for all.

I am a sucker for a cool infographic and I also like Good magazine.

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Soapbox Moment: Early Childhood Education for All Matters

Anyone who knows me, knows I am passionate about the issues of poverty and family homelessness in America, and at the core of those problems, in my opinion, is education. 

Our country does a poor job of helping every child access high-quality preschools and early education programs, and this is the most critical time for a child's development.

It really is pretty logical why this should matter to EVERYONE, but in case you need some numbers:

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