OBESITY IN THE US

STRAY CATS

• Driving question: what can the US do?!!!
• Is it more humane to kill stray cats, or let them fend alone?

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THE FACTS

• In 1990, the U.S. ranked first in the world in four-year degree attainment among 25-34 year olds
• Today the US ranks 12th
• the completion rate for low-income students is around 25 percent.
• high school graduates from the wealthiest families in our nation are almost certain to continue on to higher education
• while just over half of our high school graduates in the poorest quarter of families attend college

Student loans in the United States are a form of financial aid that must be repaid, in contrast to other forms of financial aid such as scholarships and grants. Student loans play a very large role in U.S. higher education.[1] Nearly 20 million Americans attend college each year. Of that 20 million, close to 12 million – or 60% - borrow annually to help cover costs.

In 2010, graduates who took out loans left college owing an average of more than $26,000. Student loan debt has now surpassed credit card debt for the first time ever.

The President has also set a new goal for the country: that by 2020, America would once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world.

Journal for 5 minutes on what you think would be some good ways to achieve the President's goal

Now research what the government is doing to attain this goal
how does this issue effect the gap between the rich and poor?

Group discussion
Question to consider: how does this issue effect the gap between the rich and poor?

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