That means poorer urban districts often don't have nearly the same resources as their affluent suburban counterparts. (governing.com)
That shift of students from mainly poorer urban districts to better - off suburban schools has created big financial challenges for the urban districts. (michiganradio.org)
There are studies that show that kids in poor urban districts make as much progress as others during the academic year, but they slip back during the summer. (voices.washingtonpost.com)