Over their working lives, the average high school dropout will have a negative net fiscal contribution to society of nearly -$5,200 while the average high school graduate generates a positive lifetime net fiscal contribution of $287,000. The average high school dropout will cost taxpayers over $292,000 in lower tax revenues, higher cash and in-kind transfer costs, and imposed incarceration costs relative to an average high school graduate.

Center for Labor Market Studies- Northeastern University- Boston

March 25, 2010

Dear Arthur,

This is not surprising.

Peace, Ludlow1

This probably would help a lot of teens as well...and help them solve their futures in the health accidents too

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday April 24^th 11am-3pm

Woodlawn Wellness Weekend 2010: Health for the Whole Family

Woodlawn Community Center

210 West Ave. Pawtucket, RI 02860

A wellness event that will showcase healthy choices for the

 whole family including; health screenings, nutrition information for the whole family, healthy adventures scavenger hunt,

exercise demonstrations, family health care options,

and various family fun activities.

If you would like to set up an informational table or volunteer contact Marissa McElrone at 401-475-7632 or email marissa@woodlawncdc.org

looks nice...but we need to adress gangs solidly and not cozy up to them,.