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Since the recession, mass layoffs, especially in the public sector, have raised unemployment and catapulted working professionals toward poverty. Amid a heightened mood of fear and insecurity, the newly dispossessed now struggle to support themselves and their families.	Children who grow up in homes with low levels of education generally fall behind in the classroom. It is up to the educators to unite with families to help those students falling behind.

More homeless families are turned away from shelters as numbers increase.	Christina Serrano, a mother of three disabled children, is in fear of going back to the shelter system after the Advantage program ends.

Bringing healthy food to food deserts.	The Federal Poverty Level is outdated and families are finding it increasingly more difficult to afford basics in a city as expensive as New York. As food insecurity among New York families increases in these hard economic times, advocates also worry about the future health repercussions of poor nutrition.

Educators can help children in poverty.	A mother of six moves from one shelter to another and must make a difficult decision to keep her children in the school they love. Everyday, their journey to school begins at 5 in the morning, but is it worth it?

Homeless students in New York City face many obstacles in pursuing their high school diploma. Shamel and Tyler have found ways to stay on the right track and beat the odds.	Gang violence affects New York City youth.

Can single-sex education break the cycle of poverty? Some educators believe all-girl or all-boy schools will allow poverty stricken students to overcome educational gaps.	In a competitive job market, youths and adults are starting to feel discouraged from constant rejections. For some, the pressure to support a family forces them to find alternative ways to earn a living wage.

Can single-sex education break the cycle of poverty? Some educators believe all-girl or all-boy schools will allow poverty stricken students to overcome educational gaps.
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