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A recent poll revealed that "a record 79 percent of American adults and 86 percent of teenagers

A recent poll revealed that "a record 79 percent of American adults and 86 percent of teenagers

1/50 high school athletes receive college athletic scholarships.

1/50 high school athletes receive college athletic scholarships.

1 billion people in developing countries participate in social safety net programs which have been s

1 billion people in developing countries participate in social safety net programs which have been s

1 billion people in developing countries participate in social safety net programs which have been s

1 billion people in developing countries participate in social safety net programs which have been s

US student debt totals $1.3 trillion; $33,000 per graduating student

US student debt totals $1.3 trillion; $33,000 per graduating student

10% increase in wages is associated with a 17.0-20.4% increase in probability of quitting smoking.

10% increase in wages is associated with a 17.0-20.4% increase in probability of quitting smoking.

USDA promotes agroecological practices though soil education for farmers & ranchers

USDA promotes agroecological practices though soil education for farmers & ranchers

+40% gap in test scores between rich and poor children

+40% gap in test scores between rich and poor children

Contribution of civic education for adolescents

Contribution of civic education for adolescents

Great cases for civic engagement programs in schools

Great cases for civic engagement programs in schools

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