tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673626352244172168.post1040885469109253090..comments2013-08-25T07:23:28.756-07:00Comments on What About Us?: What You Can Do for Students Living in PovertyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673626352244172168.post-48465021169804242612013-08-24T07:23:33.471-07:002013-08-24T07:23:33.471-07:00This is so true. Many of poverty stricken children...This is so true. Many of poverty stricken children are naturally smart and will thrive if they stick to it. It is our job to be that role model that they will always remember who loved them, listened to them, and told them they are special. Samantha Conyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165901571909214291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673626352244172168.post-6004021211321546982013-08-22T19:58:34.647-07:002013-08-22T19:58:34.647-07:00I am so glad to have this information. I am going ...I am so glad to have this information. I am going to share it with our Angel Fund people so they can be more proactive in helping our students. I appreciate the points you brought out about boosting their self esteem and holding them to high standards. We sometimes want to coddle them because of their situation and that is not helpful at all. Thank you for sharing.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133469886949294346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-673626352244172168.post-47750469096158069352013-08-22T19:49:14.169-07:002013-08-22T19:49:14.169-07:00Becca,
Have you read the book Understanding Pover...Becca, <br />Have you read the book Understanding Poverty by Ruby Payne? Here is the link http://www.amazon.com/Framework-Understanding-Poverty-4th-Edition/dp/1929229488. I'm sure you're familiar with it but wanted to recommend it just in case. I have loved getting to know you this term and especially loved your presence on the debate team! Have a wonderful school year!Bloggerinthemakinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129024782037989711noreply@blogger.com