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What does it mean?
Education keeps students occupied and is an investment for the future.
In plain terms
School keeps kids out of trouble and helps society.
What can you take from it?
Invest in schools to reduce juvenile crime.

Where it applies

  • school planning
  • community safety

Putting it to work

  • fund schools
  • expand programs

Questions to consider

  • How does school help society?
  • What is the best investment?

Another view

It assumes all students benefit equally from schooling.

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