“That creates a paradox: Being poor is a big impediment to getting the education that lifts you out of poverty.”
BS!!! BS!!! BS!!! The story itself proves it! Poverty did not trip Lakeesha up!!!! UNMARRIED AT AGE 17, SHE HAD A BABY!!!!!! Her own dumb-ass choices tripped her up. Hey, Lakeesha, if you can pay for sneakers, the fancy nails, the weaves, and the expensive phone, you could probably buy a condom or 2. How’s that for higher math?
Lakeesha needs an Obamaducation like she needs....
How much does it cost to get a liberal education, er indoctrination these days?
College is no longer as valuable as it used to be.
Actually, if you read the story, you would see her name is Chelsea, and there are no weaves.
I find it amazing she has done as well as she has given her early childhood of drug exposure. Chelsea will be okay. She has significant resilience. But folks like her are rare and it has to be heart breaking for those who work with people like her as the failure rate is high.