The United States is one of the wealthiest nations in the world, but it also has one of the highest rates of poverty. Poverty can have a significant impact on children’s education. Research has shown that children who grow up in poverty are more likely to drop out of school and have lower test scores … Read more
The Great Depression and The Great Recession were both periods of economic decline. The Great Depression began in 1929 and lasted for about a decade, while The Great Recession began in 2007 and lasted for about 18 months. Both periods were characterized by high levels of unemployment, poverty, and economic hardship. In the Great Depression, … Read more
Jo Goodwin Parker’s “What is Poverty?” is a thought-provoking essay that challenges our assumptions about what poverty is and isn’t. Parker argues that poverty is not just about a lack of material possessions or money. It’s also about a lack of power, opportunity, and choices. This resonated with me because I’ve always believed that poverty … Read more
