low-income children

Struggling students have mixed results in Title I program

Charla Bear — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 01:05:38 +0000

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Some students with the lowest test scores in Washington have made big gains over the past few years, while others have fallen farther behind.

Researchers found a mixed bag when they looked at the Title I program, a federal effort to help disadvantaged kids.

Families eligible for free lunch now qualify for cheap broadband

Charla Bear — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:00:00 +0000

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Washington is known for being on the cutting edge of technology when it comes to companies such as Amazon and Microsoft, but some people are getting left behind.

Many of the state’s low-income residents rely on out-dated internet service, or don't have any at all. A new program could help.

Drive to sign up low-income kids for College Bound Scholarship

Charla Bear — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 23:40:21 +0000

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A lot of low-income kids are missing out on Washington's offer to pay their way through college. In South King County, a new campaign is underway to change that.

New push to help South King County students succeed

Charla Bear — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 13:10:00 +0000

A major effort launches today to help low-income students in South King County and South Seattle. It’s a new approach to a decades-old problem – how to help disadvantaged kids succeed in school and beyond.