overview 13 million families are below the poverty level another 28 million are considered low...
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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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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
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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
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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