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By: Briana Campbell

Each year, over 3 million people face homelessness, including 1.3 million children. Low-income households often spend over 50% of their income on rent, primarily due to the lack of affordable housing, stagnant incomes, and reduced government assistance. Children living in poverty face dire consequences, including developmental challenges and mental health issues. Teachers play a crucial role in supporting these students by fostering a sense of community, acknowledging their achievements, and maintaining high expectations. This article explores the causes of homelessness and the responsibilities educators have in creating supportive learning environments.

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By: Briana Campbell

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  1. Homelessness & Poverty By: Briana Campbell

  2. “Each year, more than 3 million people experience homelessness, including 1.3 million children”. • “Low-income American households pay more that 50 percent of their income on rent”. • Causes: • Lacking of Affordable Housing • Lagging Incomes • Slashed Services and Government Assistance • (NLCHP, 2010) • (Thompson, 2011) Facts

  3. For children living in poverty… • neural systems develop differently from middle-class children. • Some display outward aggression • Suffer from depression • Increased risk of lead paint poisoning • Growth stunting, or low height for age • Physical health, cognitive ability, school achievement • Teenage pregnancy • Language Development is affected • The ability to plan, remember and pay attention in school is affected • (Toppo, 2004) • (The connecticut commission, 2004)

  4. Teachers can help their students by… • Building relationships and a sense of classroom community • Utilizing events that “add new brain cells” • Acknowledging their academic successes, not what they own or do not own. • Reviewing classroom rules and routines because they may differ from how their life operates outside the classroom. • “Have high expectations for your students”. • (Thompson, 2011)

  5. As a teacher I will… -Value my students for their achievements, not possessions -Create relationships with my students -Create a safe classroom environment -Schedule snack time close to the beginning of the school day. (Sawyer, 2011)

  6. References • NLCHP. (2010). National law center on homelessness & poverty. Retrieved from http://www.nlchp.org/hapia.cfm • Sawyer, K. (2011, December 07). Blog post 3: "teaching tips". Retrieved from http://navigators.web.unc.edu/2011/12/07/blog-post-3- teaching-tips/ • The connecticut commission on children. (2004, June). Retrieved from http://www.cga.ct.gov/coc/pdfs/poverty/2004_poverty_report.pdf • Thompson, J. (2011). What can you do for students in poverty. Retrieved from http://teaching.monster.com/counselors/articles/8164-what-you-can-do- for-students-living-in-poverty • Toppo, G. (2008, Dec 10). http://www.usatoday.com. Retrieved from http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/2008-12-07-childrens- brains_N.htm

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