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Speaking Out! Sequester is Upon Us, Now What?
Tell Congress: Investing in school modernization is investing in American kids!
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I am writing you to support of President Obama’s proposed $25 billion investment in school modernization outlined in the American Jobs Act. Nationwide, 17 percent of our elementary students attend high poverty schools. Defined as schools where at least 75 percent of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, they serve mostly children of low-income families. The picture is much different for students of color. Alarmingly, 45 percent of Hispanic children and 44 percent of Black children must attend a high-poverty school. These schools aren’t all crumbling, but they often struggle the most to maintain safe, nurturing environments for learning and attract the best teachers. President Obama’s plan invests in children by helping improve 35,000 schools nationwide. And 40 percent of the money would be targeted to high poverty schools. Congress should act quickly approve the school modernization effort to promote greater equity and educational progress in America.
