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"'I believe in the promise that was made in 1935 of Social Security as a way to make sure seniors don't fall into poverty," says Rep. Mark Schauer, D-Mich. "My opponent has demonstrated opposition to (its) basic structure.'"

"'Students in these schools are lagging in educational attainment and are losing ground compared to their peers statewide,' said a statement from Education Commissioner Mitchell Chester"

"Philadelphia's program has proven effective because it basically deems all students eligible for free meals because of the city's high poverty rate"

Topic(s): Aging

Topic(s): Aging, Health

"States can choose how to allocate the money, using their standard formulas or their formula for Title 1, a program aimed at low-income students"

"Board members split on whether the new plan will help or hurt low-performing schools that serve mostly black and impoverished students - or whether it will even make much difference."

"But what Mr. Duncan didn't say is that any state that refuses to adopt the standards would be eliminated from the second round of Race to the Top. And he made no mention of Mr. Obama's vow to make $14.5 billion in federal Title I aid to low-income, urban school districts contingent upon states adopting the Common Core frameworks"

"Some charter schools, most notably those in the national KIPP chain, have received rave reviews for success with low-income, minority kids"

"Where others might have seen only poverty, they saw possibility. 'We serve the poor,' said Father Podsiadlo, who has worked at the Lower East Side school since 1973. 'If they're not here, then we'll move to where they are.''"

"The main goal of counselors and staff is to make sure the campers have a safe and fun-filled time. But they also believe that by acting as positive role models, they can motivate campers to challenge themselves and set goals. Most of all, they hope to encourage kids to consider college"

"Even older Americas at the poverty level can get help from the federal Senior Community Service Employment Program. People who are over 50 and have been unemployed for more than six months are eligible"