"1 in 4 failed to get a bachelor's degree within six years."
"40% make less than $50,000."
"Nearly a quarter aspired to be doctors ... but none has earned a medical degree."
"One became homeless not long after she graduated from Dartmouth College, done in by a combination of a new baby, lack of a job, and an extended family unable to provide a temporary bed."
"Many saw their opportunities begin to diminish soon after high school, perpetuating an epidemic of thwarted potential among young Bostonians."
Well, can we at least talk to these sad, sad, unfortunate people, suffering in such an unjust system?
"Despite the many obstacles to success they encountered, Boston valedictorians themselves generally did not complain about their disadvantages."
"The overwhelming majority said they were better off than their parents and nearly 9 out of 10 felt they had a 'fair shot.'"
Clearly, a story can be spun in many ways. You may ask: Exactly who is this 'sad and scary' for?
The End