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February 10, 2012

Education Gap Growing Between Rich and Poor 
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In other education news, new studies are showing the education gap
between rich and poor Americans is growing to record levels. According
to the New York Times, one recent study found the gap in standardized
test scores between affluent and low-income students has grown by about
40 percent since the 1960s. Another study from researchers at the
University of Michigan shows the disparity in college completion by
income bracket has grown by 50 percent since the late 1980s.



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