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Research from the National Association of Summer Learning NASL showed that "students from less-affluent backgrounds, when in an unstructured environment, typically read fewer words and engage with less challenging online material than do more economically better-off students, even if they have the same access to technology."

John Thompson: The Turtle Gets a Cheat Sheet vs. 21st Century Technology for All John Thompson 2011

Research from the National Association of Summer Learning NASL showed that "students from less-affluent backgrounds, when in an unstructured environment, typically read fewer words and engage with less challenging online material than do more economically better-off students, even if they have the same access to technology."

John Thompson: The Turtle Gets a Cheat Sheet vs. 21st Century Technology for All John Thompson 2011

It is aimed at less-affluent customers who don't keep a lot of money in the bank.

Checking Isn't Free At More Branches Robin Sidel 2011

Higher wages—offset in part by lower corporate tax rates—are designed to reduce the economic disparity and political tension between Bangkok and the industrial areas surrounding the capital, and the vote-rich, less-affluent north and northeast regions, where Puea Thai's support is strongest.

Thai Military Accepts Election Result James Hookway 2011

Higher wages—offset in part by lower corporate tax rates—are designed to reduce the economic disparity and political tension between Bangkok and the industrial areas surrounding the capital, and the vote-rich, less-affluent north and northeast regions, where Puea Thai's support is strongest.

Thai Military Accepts Election Result James Hookway 2011

The survey also found that in all seven euro-zone countries polled, affluent individuals were more optimistic about the euro's fate, and more likely to support its continued use, than less-affluent individuals.

Poll Finds Euro Still Top Option Tim Hanrahan 2011

Meanwhile, Montclair's leaders are buffeted by the wishes of affluent residents who favor upscale projects and the opposite wishes of less-affluent residents who can't afford property-tax hikes because they're unemployed, underemployed, wage-frozen, wage-cut, or retired.

Dave Astor: A Town's Taxing Tax Troubles Dave Astor 2011

Tuition reductions and work-study grants remain, but now they are augmented by student-driven initiatives like "take a parent to lunch" plans under which students with unused dining hall privileges can donate meals to less-affluent peers.

UC Students Tap Food Pantry Joel Millman 2011

A new survey from The New York Times newspaper and CBS News finds that support for President Obama and the Democrats has slipped among some key voting groups that helped them win in 2008, including women, independent voters and less-affluent Americans.

All Signs Point to Republican Gains in Elections, Say Observers 2010

While the company lost customers in the quarter, with declines coming primarily among less-affluent and video-only customers, its total subscription revenue rose 5% because of price increases and growth in higher-end subscriptions.

Time Warner Cable Posts Higher Profit Nat Worden 2011