Offering some insights to this important Newsweek piece on where young people in America face the greatest risks to their well-being, educationally and economically.
As someone who grew up and went to school in Oklahoma from age 9 to 25, the data hits close to home. I know firsthand how structural inequality can quietly shape the lives and futures of kids in pursuit of the American Dream.
I note how lack of opportunity and connection to the broader society can become a generational trap that can’t be fixed through individual effort alone.
Newsweek – Map Reveals States Where Youth Are Most At Risk
To improve outcomes for young people in places like Oklahoma, it will take more than statistics, it will take rethinking how we fund schools and invest in geographical infrastructure to achieve decent and reputable life.
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