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I've been asked one question a lot lately: How does the current financial crisis affect kids? It can be easy to forget about them when we're worried about our own situation, but children in low-income communities often lack educational support during the most critical time in their development. They can also be most affected during times of financial distress. When money is tight at school and at home, children need a special adult in their life who can focus totally on their education. You may have seen in the The New York Times yesterday that President-elect Barack Obama affirmed the importance of early education with a pledge of $10 billion. He joins educators, economists, and people like you in a growing movement to invest in the future for all of our children. Your support of the children Jumpstart serves will last a lifetime. Did you know that kids who receive quality early education are less likely to need remedial attention or commit crimes, and are more likely to graduate high school and reach higher salaries? In fact, every $1 invested in early education has a $7-10 economic return - it's the best investment you'll ever make. You've shown that you care about quality education for all children, and we need your help now to make sure that children make it through the current crisis with the support they need. I know this is a challenging time for us all, but it's also an opportunity to reach out to kids who are struggling even more than we are. With many thanks, p.s. Read The New York Times article and Jumpstart's response on our website.  | | ||||||
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