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A new way to think about school success: The Poverty-Achievement Index
A new way to think about school success: The Poverty-Achievement Index
A WBEZ-Daily Herald analysis of Illinois State Report Card data presents a new way to view schools’ performance — through the lens of income.
By Linda Lutton , Melissa Silverberg , and 1 more
 
(Tim Broderick/Daily Herald)
Education
How poverty impacts school success
A new analysis of Illinois test scores underscores the unshakeable role poverty plays in academic success.
By Linda Lutton , Melissa Silverberg , and 1 more