South's schools swell with poor kids
by Halimah Abdullah, McClatchy Newspapers
For the first time in more than 40 years, the majority of children in public schools in the South are poor, according to a report released today. In 11 Southern states, a significant increase in the number of poor children attending public school has pushed their numbers to more than half of the student body.
The Charlotte News and Observer, 10/30/2007