Educational Implications of Income Inequality in Stockton
Poster Number
4
Format
Poster Presentation
Faculty Mentor Name
Sharmila King
Faculty Mentor Department
Economics
Abstract/Artist Statement
Income inequality is a growing issue in the US as the wealthy are quickly getting wealthier and the poor get left behind. Studies have shown that there are many educational factors that are related to future income and contribute to this income inequality gap. Stockton, California, despite being just over an hour away from the San Francisco Bay Area, has a substantially lower high school graduation rate, lower college graduate rate, and higher poverty rate than the nation as a whole. Without enacting effective educational measures, Stockton risks falling further behind in these regards. Through an analysis of data on Stockton educational outcomes, we aim to identify the educational subject areas most adversely affected by income inequality and suggest where educational resources should be utilized to most effectively combat income inequality through its effects in education in Stockton, California.
Location
University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95211
Start Date
24-4-2021 1:00 PM
End Date
24-4-2021 2:15 PM
Educational Implications of Income Inequality in Stockton
University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95211
Income inequality is a growing issue in the US as the wealthy are quickly getting wealthier and the poor get left behind. Studies have shown that there are many educational factors that are related to future income and contribute to this income inequality gap. Stockton, California, despite being just over an hour away from the San Francisco Bay Area, has a substantially lower high school graduation rate, lower college graduate rate, and higher poverty rate than the nation as a whole. Without enacting effective educational measures, Stockton risks falling further behind in these regards. Through an analysis of data on Stockton educational outcomes, we aim to identify the educational subject areas most adversely affected by income inequality and suggest where educational resources should be utilized to most effectively combat income inequality through its effects in education in Stockton, California.