For many reasons, there are typically things that one can relate to on a more personal level than others. After an upbringing in a neighborhood that most wouldn't even venture to, it has become important to focus on the disadvantages that are faced by the youth and families in these areas. One of the disadvantages being the educational environment and the students access to resources that may enhance their learning experience. This paper will discuss information from previous research done on this topic, the importance of understanding the problem and how it relates personally, the benefits from further research into the topic, and also lists possible organizations that may be valuable in conducting …show more content…
385). These statistics reflected that fact that there is not just one race or group of people that are effected by this problem. Many people from different places can be victims of the educational system falling short for them based solely on their household income. Ironically, that very same education is what may be most instrumental in teaching them the hard work necessary to attain a …show more content…
There is a level of responsibility that must assume when understanding that this issue exists and taking action, especially an issue that is so directly connected to the future. The problem of the graduation rates and the research that has been conducted on it, shows that these students face limitations that can effect the rest of their life. Another part of the problem is that many times these students are not properly equipped to succeed thanks to limited resources and support. This may sound as though it is an issue on for the children in these environments, but the reality it that the students and what they choose to do in life may drastically change the lives of others as