Since so many public school children are coming from environments of great poverty [and neglect] then it has not only serious implications for staffing and curriculum but it has urgent implications in terms of choices made by government bodies, taxing authorities and boards of education.
Unless these agencies understand and come to grips with the urgent social, behavioral and emotional needs of impoverished children and make the necessary adjustments there will be few opportunities for significant growth in learning during the school day for these kids. One can't expect kids, no matter their age, to be 'on top of their game' in the classroom when faced with ills that are attached to poverty.
I don't have all the answers to address what to do within the four walls of a school when faced with so many students who are coming to class with poverty related issues. What I do know is that I would ask the education experts for their advice before I, as a governing body or school board member, took any action.
Let the pro's initiate the proper programs to help children of poverty.
Dick
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