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Overview • 13 million families are below the poverty level • Another 28 million are considered low income • Highest State – Mississippi 29% of children are in poverty • Pennsylvania 19% children in poverty • Race/immigrants are a large statistic, but more whites are in poverty

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Page 1: Overview 13 million families are below the poverty level Another 28 million are considered low income Highest State – Mississippi 29% of children are in

Overview

• 13 million families are below the poverty level• Another 28 million are considered low income• Highest State – Mississippi 29% of children are

in poverty• Pennsylvania 19% children in poverty• Race/immigrants are a large statistic, but more

whites are in poverty

Page 2: Overview 13 million families are below the poverty level Another 28 million are considered low income Highest State – Mississippi 29% of children are in

A Teacher’s Help

• Keep regular tabs on them– Caught and kept up with from a young age

• Adult support system– Someone to have expectations– Provide them with opportunities– Stability

• Organization• Parent involvement with students

Page 3: Overview 13 million families are below the poverty level Another 28 million are considered low income Highest State – Mississippi 29% of children are in

Life Outside of School

• Judged as having a poor work ethic• Not getting adequate nutrition• Not physically active• Many have stressed• High percentage of parents did not graduate– Depressed/Unsupportive parents

• Health insurance problems

Page 4: Overview 13 million families are below the poverty level Another 28 million are considered low income Highest State – Mississippi 29% of children are in

Inside of School

• Usually have trouble making decisions• 50% score below the basic level• Academic difficulties– Do not feel a purpose to work hard

• Behavior problems• Understand there are limits– Do not strive for the best in school