On the recordJune 18, 2019
Our Nation spends $5 billion less educating students of color in the higher ed system than it does White students.
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congress.govOur Nation spends $5 billion less educating students of color in the higher ed system than it does White students.
Wilson highlights funding disparities in education between students of color and White students.
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Now it covers just less than a third of the average cost, leaving far too many low-income students and families with unmet needs.
We must make conscious decisions to invest Federal dollars where they are most crucial and beneficial.
We cannot afford to fall behind in this critical area, and increasing our investment is the only way to stay competitive.
The key to our collective success lies in early investments in our children's education.