Day: 4:10 pm | 02/12/2010

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Role-players to explore poverty

As part of the 21st Annual Excellence in Early Childhood Conference at Chadron State this year, a role-playing exercise will illustrate the lifestyle of the poor.

Participants will take on the role of families facing poverty due to a range of circumstances, from unemployment to homelessness.

They will interact with volunteers playing social workers, pawnbrokers, law enforcement, and teachers, among others. The simulation is scheduled for 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 19.

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