The children were producing hand-stitched blouses for the Christmas market in the United States and Europe at Gap Kids stores, according to the newspaper.

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Again, kids will notice the gap in the back where the drawstring holds the pants together.

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Boys were found to be reading at a lower level than girls - but the What Kids Are Reading survey, which has been running for five years, says the gap has been narrowing.

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By the time poor kids start school, or even pre-school, they are already behind, the gap is likely to only grow over time.

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Without addressing the issue, poor black kids will still be isolated from the networks, skills and career opportunities that they need to bridge this gap.

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