Educating Students in Poverty

<p>Tackling a growing challenge in today’s schools experienced educators Lineburg and Gearheart present an honest picture of how poverty affects students families and the school community at large. They offer a host of practical applications that can be used in every school district in America to meet those challenges head-on! <br><br>Written for preK–12 teachers leaders and staff <em>Educating Students in Poverty</em> provides essential strategies to help socioeconomically disadvantaged students achieve academic and lifelong success. Backed up with firsthand experiences and relevant research these proactive instructional and administrative approaches cover a variety of topics including:</p><ul> <li>Advocating for underprivileged students </li> <li>Improving school climate and culture</li> <li>Engaging and communicating with families </li> <li>Instructional techniques and discipline issues </li> <li>Student health and safety </li> </ul><p>This book is a must-have resource for any educator whose goal is to maximize the learning potential of every student.</p>