As research states that poverty is on the rise. Our children are suffering the most. As an educator what can we do? I believe that we ask ourselves about being accountable for this issue in the school system. Teaching with poverty in mind how to help at-risk students succeed. As stakeholders questions to reflect on:
What do you believe causes poverty?
Where do your beliefs come from? Were they passed down from your parents? Did you learn them from your community? Do you have your own experience with poverty, etc.?
How are your experiences and exposure to opportunities, while growing up, different than the students and families you serve?
Are you armed with relevant facts about poverty?
Are you able to suspend judgment