In today’s rundown: A new measurement method reveals that more Americans are living in poverty than we previously thought. The majority of girls in grades 7 through 12 face sexual harassment at school. And we’re ready to Give to the Max!
— A new way of measuring poverty is giving us a more accurate look at who is poor in America. The new measure found that the poverty rate was 16 percent last year, reports NPR. It won’t be replacing the current method for measuring poverty, but it takes into account factors like government benefits, taxes and location.
— A new study shows widespread sexual harassment in schools across the country, according to The New York Times. 56 percent of girls and 40 percent of boys in grades 7 through 12 reported being the targets of “unwelcome sexual behavior.”
— Washington Area Women’s Foundation will be one of many organizations participating in Give to the Max Day tomorrow. This 24 hour fundraising event will bring together nonprofits and residents who are passionate about changing the Washington region for the better. We hope that you join us in making a difference!
