Teaching with Poverty in Mind
What Being Poor Does to Kids' Brains and What Schools Can Do About It
by:
Eric Jensen
Summary:
The book explores the impact of poverty on students' cognitive development and academic performance, presenting evidence of how socioeconomic hardship affects brain function. It offers practical strategies and interventions for educators to help improve learning outcomes and foster resilience in children from impoverished backgrounds.
Key points:
1. Poverty's Effect on Brain: Jensen discusses how chronic stress from poverty can hinder a child's brain development, affecting learning and self-control.
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