Newark kids are healthier but still living in poverty, new study finds This article by Alex Napoliello provides a synopsis of the 2016 Newark Kids Count Report. It outlines the statistics of the more than 72,000 who live in Newark, New Jersey.
Lead Poisoning, a Persistent Sign of Poverty, Is Linked to School Suspensions and Lower Student Test Scores This artifact is important because it addresses the connections between poverty and lead poisoning on a national level.
Interactive Map: Kids In Every County in New Jersey at Risk for Lead Poisoning This map is important because it serves as a comparison of the blood lead levels in children throughout New Jersey.
Lead exposure remains a persistent problem for Newark’s kids This website includes a detailed video which explains that lead poisoning is a housing based issue, but families cannot afford to live anywhere else.
Number of Trucks on Site This artifact is about the number of trucks on the site. We observed that there are 10 trucks at the warehouse.