From Exposure to Equity: Reforming U.S. Policy on Lead and Childhood Educational Success

This brief examines the link between socioeconomic inequality, childhood lead poisoning, and academic outcomes in the United States. It also evaluates past and existing remediation policies, identifying persistent gaps, and proposes equitable solutions such as universal in-school lead testing and a remediation support fund to break the cycle of exposure and disadvantage.

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October 6, 2025

Inquiry-driven, this project may reflect personal views, aiming to enrich problem-related discourse.

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Saasthra Bojja

2025 Summer Fellow

Saasthra Bojja is interested in the environment, economics, and policy, especially in the way the three can work together for a more sustainable and equitable future. Feel free to reach out with any comments or questions!

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