The Real World: Understanding the Difference Education Makes

Dr. Kelly N. Ferguson and Dr. Marlon C. James
June 7, 2024

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The Real World lesson offers students an opportunity to understand how higher education is linked to higher weekly incomes and how income impacts an individual’s quality of life. Students will use weekly income for different racial groups with different levels of education to complete a budget for housing, transportation, food and entertainment.

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