Learning to Ask Questions: A Pathway to and Through College for Students in Low-Income Communities

I know poverty. I’ve raised a family on welfare. I’ve worked on the factory floor. I’ve been laid off. And I’ve had some breaks. I’ll always remember the encouragement I received from a case worker at the welfare office. It eventually led me to pursue higher education– an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, fellowship at MIT< and ultimately, a master’s degree.