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I want you to imagine a child sitting at a worn-out desk, the dim light flickering above, struggling to focus on a book that feels heavier than the weight on their shoulders. This is not just a scene from a story; it is a reality for millions. Poverty is not just a lack of money—it is a silent thief that steals opportunities, dreams, and sometimes, the very essence of childhood. When we talk about the effects of poverty on learning , we are peeling back layers of hardship tha

"That money ain’t free, Rudy. It costs more on the dollar than you can ever know." — Echoes of Cabrini Green What Is Intergenerational...

Echoes of Cabrini Green: Letters to my Mother If you grew up poor, gifted, mother-led, or in a place society forgot—this is for you. If...