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• 22 Jun 08
  

  Mario A Núñez

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  • Countering all the previous findings, this first-of-its kind study has also highlighted that low-income students are in many ways just as technologically savvy as their well-off counterparts. 
  • The study was carried out for six months on students of thirteen urban high schools in the Midwest, between ages 16 to 18, belonging to families whose incomes were at or below the county median income (at or below 25,000 dollars) and who were taking part in an after school program, Admission Possible, aimed at improving college access for low-income youth. 
  • the students listed technology skills as the top lesson, followed by creativity, being open to new or diverse views and communication skills. 

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