Despite evidence that home visits forge relationships and improve student educational outcomes, barriers still exist to starting programs.
The Public Purpose
The Graduate Journal of American University's School of Public Affairs
Poverty
Charter Schools May Be Important for the Urban Poor
Research suggests that charter schools provide the greatest benefit to students in poor, urban areas.
No One Should Work Full-Time & Live in Poverty
Adjusting for inflation, the federal minimum wage in 1968 was almost 50% higher than today, placing many families far below the poverty line.