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Educational Attainment and Poverty

Men with less than a bachelor’s degree have seen their real earnings stagnate or decline, with an especially large drop among workers with the lowest levels of education. ¹

1. The Hamilton Project

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Early Childhood Education and Poverty

Children who participate in early childhood development achieve higher education and make more money as adults. ¹

1. Children.org

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Educational Persistence and Poverty

Global studies find there is a 9% increase in hourly earnings for every extra year of schooling a child receives. ¹

1. children.org

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Social Connection and Unemployment

Immersion in local community-based activities such as volunteering significantly increases the likelihood of unemployed individuals becoming employed. ^1, ^2, ³

1. Surgeon General
2. Spera et al., 2015.
3. Jastrzab et al., 2004.