U.S. Schools May Not Have Quite the ‘Math Problem’ We Think They Do
The latest international test results show American students falling short in math — but that’s not strictly a problem for schools.
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Economic Inequality in the U.S. Is Far Worse Than You Thought
Want to know where it all went wrong? Start with Ronald Reagan. By Jared Keller Workers converge on…
Income Inequality Lowers Support for Democracy
A large gap between rich and poor could be corrosive for a democratic political system. By Tom Jacobs…
High School Graduation Rises to a Record High
The United States’ high school graduation rate hit a record high of 83.2 percent for the 2014–15 school…
That Peasant? I Didn’t Even Notice Him
New research finds social class influences how closely we pay attention to other people. By Tom Jacobs Snob…
Global Extreme Poverty Rates Continue to Decline
But the World Bank thinks more needs to be done to address inequality. By Dwyer Gunn (Chart: World Bank)…
The Classist Implications of Life Extension Science
The life expectancy gap between rich and poor is already wide, but recent advances in biotechnology should force…
The New American Inequality
For American families, income inequality affects nearly everything else, from academic achievement to long-term health. Here’s how the…
How Geography Affects Low-Income Americans
Especially when it comes to the social safety net, which varies wildly from state to state. By Dwyer…
Struggling to Stay Nourished in a Banking Desert
Ensuring physical bank branches are in low-income communities is critical for their fiscal health. By Terri Friedline &…