Poverty in Mind: What Being Poor Does to Kids' Brains and What Schools Can Do About ItMind
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Chapter 1 Reflections
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In Chapter 1, Jensen describes the various types of poverty and the effects of poverty. Under &quo…
In Chapter 1, Jensen describes the various types of poverty and the effects of poverty. Under "Action Steps," he says that school staff members can help students from poverty by "deepening staff understanding" and "changing the school culture from pity to empathy." Please reflect on a few thoughts- What are some of the challenges for children from poverty that Jensen describes on pp8-9? Also, reflect on how you think we deepen our understanding through empathy and maintain a culture of empathy rather than pity?
