Cultivate inclusive, rigorous spaces where young people are positioned for lifelong success

Many students experiencing poverty navigate systemic barriers that make academic success harder to achieve. While these out-of-school challenges can feel overwhelming, poverty should not predict learning outcomes or achievement. Rooted in the understanding that hope must be paired with action, Teaching Students Impacted by Poverty is a practical guide for dismantling these obstacles. Grounded in research and classroom experience, this accessible, illustrated resource helps educators focus on what they can control: classroom climate, instructional rigor, and the compassion needed to ensure every student experiences dignity and belonging.

Inside, you'll find:

• Actionable strategies for chunking learning, building student agency, and intervening with empathy
• Practical teaching and reflection frameworks that scaffold, lift, and empower learners
• Spotlights on current educational research and asset-based practices rooted in evidence
• An easy-to-follow visual format connecting complex concepts to everyday classroom routines

When educators combine high expectations with a deep understanding of their students' realities, profound academic growth follows.