In the 1940s, more than 90% of children grew up to earn more than their parents. Today, this number has been cut in half. Education is a powerful pathway to success and can play a critical role in propelling children upward. However, large opportunity gaps between children from different backgrounds hamper educational outcomes and stunt intergenerational mobility for the most marginalized groups.
Even today, a child’s racial and economic background remain the most powerful predictors of educational attainment and future earning potential. The Education & Economic Mobility Co-Lab aims to help break down the systemic barriers that limit educational opportunities for marginalized students across the country.
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