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Twenty-something Chicagoan streaming her consciousness on Twitter, working for beer, resident documentarian, self-proclaimed internet junkie & reblogger of clever infographics, [mostly] vegan, bike commuter, unofficial event planner, poor foodie, lover of maps, Lady About Town aka The Anhalt
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Women Make Less Than Men at Every Education Level
Among Americans with some form of post-high school education—a vocational, associate’s, bachelor’s, or advanced degree—men make more than $800 above women’s pay every month. And the gap widens as men and women climb educational ranks. In short, education is valuable, but it’s most lucrative if you’re male.
#education #gender equality #wage disparity #FUCK OFF
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Why the Most Literate Cities in America Aren’t the Wealthiest
Apparently, money can’t buy literacy. Dr. John Miller says he “learned that wealthier cites are no more likely to rank highly in literacy than poorer cities.” Although “poverty has a strong impact on educational attainment,” Miller says, cities that are “truly committed to literacy” can find a way to “create and sustain rich resources for reading.”
#books are cool #literacy #education #nerdery
