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The Rich Get Richer And etc.,etc.,etc.

--Many believe that in America the rich get richer and the poor are stuck in the bottom  with no way to get out. To some extent this is true but keep in mind that
the economic bottom is also populated by the massive tide of immigrants that cross our border every year. Although many are willing to work hard the path to success is not just hard work. What's also important is finding a good job that can only be had with a quality education. A successful career is almost impossible for anyone who has not earned a diploma and/or a degree that prepares them for the global market place and the ability to move up the socioeconomic ladder.
Students and their parents must have educational choice. School choice must not be limited to a zip code, tax credit for scholarships or vouchers enhance school choice. Employers are hiring highly skilled people from other countries where students have higher educational performance.
 America's public education system is not good e.g.,
 -Three out of every four high school seniors cannot write proficiently; 
 -Fewer than 47% of Americans graduate from college;
 -American students rank 17th out of 27 in science;
 -They rank 25th out of 27 in math skills; 
 -One Third of high school students lack the educational skill to join the
  military.
Eliminating the problems mentioned above can close the student achievement
gap and allow young Americans to work their way up the income ladder by
finding good paying jobs

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