Learn how you can succeed with the students who need you most in ways you never thought possible.
In this thought-provoking book, renowned educator and learning expert Eric Jensen takes his most personal, profound look yet at how poverty and inequity hurt students and their chances for success in life; and how teachers across all grade levels and subject areas can infuse equity into every aspect of their practice.
Drawing from a broad survey of research, personal and professional experience, and inspiring real-life success stories, Teaching with Poverty and Equity in Mind explains how teachers can:
This insightful, comprehensive guide also includes reflection prompts and downloadable tools and templates to help you move forward with implementation.
If we truly believe all students deserve a high-quality education, we need to commit to equity. It starts with each one of us. It starts with you.
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Start with Yourself
Conscious Connections
Raise the Roof
Equitable Environments
Rousing Relevance
Scaffold the Scorekeeping
From Discipline to Coaching
Cognitive Climbers
The Emerging You
Appendices
References