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Herman-Smith, Robert – Social Work, 2013
The majority of children from lower income families enter elementary school well behind their peers in reading, math, and general knowledge. Poor academic achievement in the early grades is associated with a range of social problems such as failure to complete high school, increased risk of unintended pregnancy, increased criminal activity, and…
Descriptors: Pregnancy, School Readiness, Intervention, Disadvantaged