This is so true. And if we truly care about outcomes for low-income children, we need to focus on the most important determinant of their success: the success of their parents. We need to put more resources into helping low-income adults with kids, as we know that if they have more income, more education, and less stress, their kids will be so much better off.
Thanks for the informative article. I think this same scenario plays out in mainstream education systems throughout the world. While I believe income inequality is detrimental to society, educators and policy makers are failing to fully address the issues of effective teaching and learning. While I would like to see income inequality addressed, there is a lot that could be done in the classroom immediately to improve the learning outcomes of these students. My experience in the classroom tells me that these changes would also be good for all learners. I have written in more detail of my experience here.
This is not new information. What would be new is a pubic will that makes needed learning, enrichment, social-emotional and other supports available to kids in poor neighborhoods from birth till when they are entering the workforce. That requires using maps to show where poverty is most concentrated and where kids, families and schools need extra help, so that leaders provide the resources and support in all of these places. It also requires “blueprints” or visual maps, that show all the different supports needed at each age level.
The maps are just tools. Building and sustaining public will to fill the maps with all of these needed resources requires commitment, leadership and persistence over a long period of time.
Maps can also use to show that the resources are reaching all the areas where they are needed, as a form of accountability and planning. If any cities have such tools in place and the leadership, please share your web sites so others can learn from you.
Thanks for describing this topic in such a nice way. I’m 100% agree with you. I really loved this one. I would like to share your post link with my friends on social media.
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BY Nicki Ruiz
ON October 10, 2016 06:54 PM
This is so true. And if we truly care about outcomes for low-income children, we need to focus on the most important determinant of their success: the success of their parents. We need to put more resources into helping low-income adults with kids, as we know that if they have more income, more education, and less stress, their kids will be so much better off.
BY Mark Bracey
ON October 11, 2016 12:33 AM
Thanks for the informative article. I think this same scenario plays out in mainstream education systems throughout the world. While I believe income inequality is detrimental to society, educators and policy makers are failing to fully address the issues of effective teaching and learning. While I would like to see income inequality addressed, there is a lot that could be done in the classroom immediately to improve the learning outcomes of these students. My experience in the classroom tells me that these changes would also be good for all learners. I have written in more detail of my experience here.
https://easeeducation.co.nz/2016/07/13/ive-seen-a-learning-environment-that-lifts-underachievement-and-benefits-all-students/
BY Daniel Bassill
ON October 12, 2016 07:41 PM
This is not new information. What would be new is a pubic will that makes needed learning, enrichment, social-emotional and other supports available to kids in poor neighborhoods from birth till when they are entering the workforce. That requires using maps to show where poverty is most concentrated and where kids, families and schools need extra help, so that leaders provide the resources and support in all of these places. It also requires “blueprints” or visual maps, that show all the different supports needed at each age level.
Visit http://tutormentor.blogspot.com/2016/07/digging-deeper-connected-learning-ideas.html and you can view sample concept maps. Browse other articles on the same blog and see examples of GIS maps.
The maps are just tools. Building and sustaining public will to fill the maps with all of these needed resources requires commitment, leadership and persistence over a long period of time.
Maps can also use to show that the resources are reaching all the areas where they are needed, as a form of accountability and planning. If any cities have such tools in place and the leadership, please share your web sites so others can learn from you.
BY Julio J. Defalco
ON May 10, 2019 11:32 PM
Thanks for describing this topic in such a nice way. I’m 100% agree with you. I really loved this one. I would like to share your post link with my friends on social media.