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Mattie Parker: “If they grew up in a low income household, it's 14%.”

Featuring: Mattie Parker, Republican | Mayor of Fort Worth, Texas

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Mattie Parker talks with CBS 11 Political Reporter Jack Fink

Published | Video Starts at 11:06

So right now in Tarrant county, we know that only 23% of our students ever make it to a two year or four year credential. And If they grew up in a low income household, it's 14%. That is a crisis and we have to take it very seriously. And fortunately, we have wonderful partners. (11:06–11:10)

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Asserts that only 14% of students from low-income households in Tarrant County achieve a two-year or four-year credential.

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