Reading comprehension important for both student and parent success
aha! Process opened my eyes to the hidden rules of social class, and my educati [...]
Food deserts limit nutrition options for people living in poverty
In the process of gaining my postsecondary education, I learned about food deser [...]
The reality of help available
I had a bad marriage. My son recognized the reality of his stepfather’s infideli [...]
From poverty to inclusion in the “squad”
School systems have cleverly developed theme days for students. The theme days [...]
The differences between male and female brains
Dr. Ruby Payne’s research has provided me insight into my own brain. Male and f [...]
Legacy of Marian Wright Edelman seen in care for underprivileged children
As a community health worker studying for a master’s degree in human health, I [...]
Doulas are hand holders for those in poverty who are without hands to hold
I attend a mission-oriented church that provided the opportunity to become trai [...]
The effects of nutrition on children’s brains
Have you seen a child at a birthday party who has cake and ice cream and then u [...]
Truck stops offer an education in poverty-fighting resourcefulness
Many Americans are increasingly unable to pay their mortgages or make rent. The [...]
Pet the puppy: Self-soothing and economic class
Where crime is a thriving industry, it is not a seasoned gangster or law enforce [...]