Quote by Patrick J. Kennedy

For students today, only 10 percent of children from working-class families graduate from college by the age of 24 as compared to 58 percent of upper-middle-class and wealthy families.

For students today, only 10 percent of children from working

Summary

This quote highlights a significant disparity in educational attainment based on socio-economic backgrounds. It reveals that a mere 10 percent of students from working-class families manage to graduate from college before the age of 24, while a much higher percentage of 58 is observed among upper-middle-class and wealthy families. This disparity suggests that economic status has a profound impact on educational opportunities and outcomes, potentially perpetuating social inequities. This quote underscores the need for efforts to address this imbalance and ensure equal access to quality education for all students.

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By Patrick J. Kennedy

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