EdFund, the Podcast
EdFund, the Podcast
Podcast Description
EdFund’s mission is to foster more policy‑relevant research and translate findings so advocates and policymakers can make better decisions. These episodes provides stories, examples, and demonstrations of the impact of targeted investments and weighted student funding.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers on topics like concentrated poverty, educational equity, and the effects of funding on student health. For instance, the episode featuring Calipatria details how targeted investments in air quality programs can mitigate environmental challenges faced by students and improve their academic environments.
EdFund’s mission is to foster more policy‑relevant research and translate findings so advocates and policymakers can make better decisions. These episodes provides stories, examples, and demonstrations of the impact of targeted investments and weighted student funding.
Episode Description:
Students in high-poverty school districts face more than academic pressure—they navigate daily risks of violence that impact their well-being and education. In Detroit, where students are disproportionately exposed to violent crime, the GOAL Line program offers a safe space after school, providing enrichment activities that foster learning, stability, and hope. In this episode, we explore how exposure to violence affects student success and highlight how community-driven solutions like the GOAL Line are making a difference.
What is Concentrated Poverty?
There are over 725 school districts in the U.S. where more than 30% of school aged children are living under the poverty line. Schools that serve these students are located in areas that tend to have higher exposure to violence, toxins, and limited access to healthcare. These areas are designated as areas of concentrated poverty.
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