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April 8, 2008: District of Columbia Public Schools |
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Testimony given by Gloria Mobley
Families started by teens account for a large percentage of public spending. Teen parents who do not earn a high school diploma are confined to low wage jobs and remain trapped in a cycle of poverty. Their children are far more likely to experience poor health, school failure, and involvement in the criminal justice system. Homelessness, abuse, neglect, and poverty loom large for these young families.
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