Fast Facts: Illinois continues to leave low-income students behind

Nov. 30--If Illinois officials want to achieve their goal of having 60 percent of adults in the workforce owning a college degree or credential by 2025, the state has some serious ground to make up to close the achievement gap between poor and wealthier students.

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Published inTCA Regional News
Main Author Dietrich, Matt
Format Newsletter
LanguageEnglish
Published Chicago Tribune Content Agency LLC 30.11.2016
Subjects
Academic achievement gaps
College students
Colleges & universities
Education
Low income groups
United States > US
Illinois
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Summary:Nov. 30--If Illinois officials want to achieve their goal of having 60 percent of adults in the workforce owning a college degree or credential by 2025, the state has some serious ground to make up to close the achievement gap between poor and wealthier students.