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Mrs. Barbara Lee Higgins aspired to improve the economic efficiency of men, women, and youth in her hometown, county, state, and beyond. She shepherded and encouraged others in their self-development, with the intended goal of the pursuit of education, job training, wellness, and confidence.

She demonstrated that she embodied the traits of a Christian woman—that of a humble, servant-heart, selfless, kind, grateful, unprejudiced, and giving person.

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Background Studies on the Achievement Gap

Background Studies on the Achievement Gap

Numerous studies show that minority students are less likely than white students to have access to a full range of math and science courses necessary for college readiness. A report released by the Georgetown University center on Education and the Workforce states that admission practices and inequality in state education funding are creating two separate […]

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