Reaching and Teaching Students in Poverty: Strategies for Erasing the Opportunity Gap

by Paul C. Gorski

Book Overview

The author draws from decades of research to deconstruct popular myths, misconceptions, and educational practices that undercut the achievement of low-income students. He carefully describes the challenges that students in poverty face and the resiliences they and their families draw upon. Most importantly, this book provides specific, evidence-based strategies for teaching youth by creating equitable, bias-free learning environments. Written in an...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807754579
• ISBN13: 9780807754573
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: Teachers College Press
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 8.9"