(American Federation of Teachers)
More children are growing up in poverty due to socioeconomic issues they cannot control. Parents and guardians continue to experience declining wages, changes in welfare programs, and inadequate housing. Missy M. Bennett explored the changing perspectives of preservice teachers who had not previously been exposed to the conditions of students who live in immense poverty. As teachers, we are responsible for making sure children are getting what they need. School can be an escape for students and it is our job to connect lessons with their personal lives. We must understand the diverse realities of our students in order to lead them towards meaningful learning and recognizing their own value.
- Describe ways to differentiate lessons for students who are living in poverty.
- Explain one situation with a student that heightened your awareness of the socioeconomic conditions of their life. How did you react?
- How will you commit to cultural responsive teaching?
This link discusses the “free” lunch program new to schools in Ankeny. Bennett presented the need for breakfast provided to all in her article because everyone is not able to pay for meals. Y’s Kids at Kittrell Elementary in Waterloo no longer needs to feed children in the mornings because the school qualified for free breakfast this year.
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