Poor Students, Rich Teaching: Mindsets for Change

Growing up with his share of adverse childhood experiences, Eric Jensen knows firsthand the relationship between student poverty and education and the importance of rich teaching for economically disadvantaged students. Discover practical and data-driven strategies to ensure college and career readiness for all students, regardless of socioeconomic status. This thorough resource details the necessary but difficult work that teachers must do to establish the foundational changes essential for overcoming adversity and positively impacting students from low-income families. Organized tools and resources are provided to help teachers effectively implement these essential changes and create a positive classroom environment. Access the complete resources by pairing this resource with its companion, Poor Students, Richer Teaching.

Full of ideas that can be easily implemented in any classroom, this book will help you:

Understand the urgency of poverty in the United States and how poverty affects education, student engagement, and academic achievement.
Learn how creating a positive school culture and a growth mindset for students can be beneficial in overcoming adversity.
Gain four powerful mindsets in the classroom setting to bring change: the relational mindset, achievement mindset, rich classroom climate mindset, and the engagement mindset.
Build effective teacher-student relationships, and help students see achievement as a reachable target.
Create a welcoming classroom climate where all students love to learn and are engaged for success.