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How much is it worth
to keep
a child in school?
How much is it
worth to keep a child in school and off the streets? Consider the lost
potential for that child. Then, consider the costs we all pay. According
to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 58 percent of adult dropouts are
unemployed, compared to 40 percent of adults who completed high school
and 24 percent of those with a Bachelor’s degree. And the Department of
Justice reports that U.S. taxpayers spend more than $22 billion annually
to keep dropouts in state prisons. –CIS National Office
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