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Heading in the Wrong Direction: More Delaware County Children Suffer from Hunger and Poverty

by Steven Fynes | Dec 5, 2013 | Unspecified

In Delaware County, children—particularly young children—are more likely to be living in poverty than any other age group.  The number of economically disadvantaged students continues to rise, and Delco school districts are struggling to meet their needs. ...

Rising Poverty Poses New Challenges for Delaware County School Districts and the Future of the County

by Steven Fynes | Oct 16, 2013 | Education

Public education in Delaware County is a study in contrasts.  It has a countywide graduation rate 3% higher than the state average, but lags behind the other Southeastern Pennsylvania counties.  Delaware County’s median income is significantly above the...

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