School Invests $150,000 To Help Low Income Parents, Buying New Uniforms And Laptops For Every Student

School Invests $150,000 To Help Low Income Parents, Buying New Uniforms And Laptops For Every Student

School Invests $150,000 To Help Low Income Parents, Buying New Uniforms And Laptops For Every Student Students in Cumberland Community School – credit, Tony Kershaw / SWNS An English school has forked over $150,000 to buy all 270 incoming students a new blazer, tie, and laptop. Located in one of the poorest parts of London, the aid comes off the back of sustained improvements in grades and higher education attainments at the school, proving that investing in students’ futures pays off. The headteacher of Cumberland Community School in the London borough of Newham believes the uniforms help children feel “pride” in the institution, while removing fashion-focused distractions. According to the Children’s Society, English parents spend on average £422, about $575 a year, on school supplies. Cumberland, however, serves one of the lowest income areas of London. “For many families at our school the cost of uniform and computer equipment is an expense they can’t afford,” said the Headteacher, Ekhl…