Can You See Me Yet? There is More to Learn: Using Understanding to Help Students of Poverty Feel Seen, Understhood and Valued in the Classroom - Softcover

Adams, Belinda

 
9781949109511: Can You See Me Yet? There is More to Learn: Using Understanding to Help Students of Poverty Feel Seen, Understhood and Valued in the Classroom

Synopsis

The follow-up book to Belinda's best-selling book, Can You See Me?, is a must read for educators, administrators, school support staff and anyone else who is interested in how we can improve the academic and emotional outlook for students of poverty. Research shows that 21% of American children live below the poverty level; that's 1 in 5 children who struggle with the traumatic stress of housing instability, food insecurities, and unaddressed physical and emotional issues just to mention a few. These factors can result in troubled students who are difficult to educate and even more difficult to support emotionally, unless we make ourselves aware of their special circumstances and implement strategies to meet their unique needs. Knowing the realities of poverty (and understanding these disparities might be part of a student's life) may be the only way to take away the sadness and hopelessness that poverty instills. Belinda has spent her entire teaching career working with at-risk students, and the stories and strategies presented in this book have resulted in excellent academic growth and social/emotional regulation for her students. FREE Reflection and Implementation Guide included.

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