What would you do to solve poverty in Philadelphia?

What would you do to solve poverty in Philadelphia? AxisPhilly wants your ideas, so get ready to join in.

Before you answer, consider this: With a poverty rate of more than 28 percent, Philadelphia has the highest poverty percentage of any large American city. It has 40,000 vacant properties (as of 2010). And 120,000 School District students receive free or reduced price lunch.

The problem is a big one, so send big ideas, and let’s get the discussion started.

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Philly needs to invest money into education and not close schools. It’s not rocket science, you break the cycle of poverty with education.
http://www.facebook.com/solomon.jones Solomon Jones

You get no argument here. The question is: What’s the best way to deliver quality education to all kids in an efficient and affordable way?