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10 Facts About How Poverty Impacts Education

Studies show that poverty is directly correlated with academic problems and dropping out. Why are we cutting funding for schools that can’t pass standardized tests when they need the most help? By Kristina Birdsong

Laura Lurns Last updated September 1, 2016 · 1 min read

Poverty is a scourge to humanity for many reasons, but one thing about impoverished people is that they are likely to raise children who never escape poverty. One of the greatest roadblocks to escaping poverty is having access to quality education, and support at home and from parents for education.

These challenges begin before a child is even born, and because parents in poverty are so focused on work, providing for their family, and staying afloat, they cannot do things for their children like establish productive thinking patterns or vocabularies. The consistency that some parents can afford is more difficult for families in poverty.

Key takeaways

The majority of K-12 students in the Southern and Western United States now live in low-income households.
A students environment whether at home or their environment can have a direct impact on their studies.
Education is the key for these students to escape poverty and also their biggest obstacle.

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Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert Writes about the learning brain for parents who want plain answers. Every article is grounded in current neuroscience and classroom practice.

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