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While there obstacles to teaching when poverty is a factor, there are many success stories.  Every success story proves without a doubt all of the effort is more than worth it!  Here are some resources that you can use to prepare your classroom for a success story. 

Good Books To Check Out:

A Framework for Understanding Poverty By Ruby Payne

This book and author offer many pieces of advice that are valuable for teachers to gain a better understanding of poverty.

Star Teachers of Children in Poverty by Martin Haberman

This book has a great many tips for teachers that are teaching in areas of poverty.  All of the tips come from a veteran teacher's perspective.

Websites to Check out:

ERIC Clearinghouse on Urban Education

This web-page provides up-to-date articles and information on news pertaining to poverty in education .

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ON THE WEB

This website offers educational resources from other teachers.