Poor Students, Rich Teaching: Seven High-Impact Mindsets for Students from Poverty (Using Mindsets in the Classroom to Overcome Student Poverty and

nThere are three critical characteristics to know about poverty and education: The devastating effects of poverty are accelerating. Poverty affects both you and your students in multiple adverse ways. You have the power to reverse the academic impact poverty has on your students, and this comprehensive resource will show you how. In this revised and updated edition, two of Eric Jensen's top-selling books (Poor Students, Rich Teaching and Poor Students, Richer Teaching) have been merged into one must-read resource on poverty and education. Dr. Eric Jensen clearly defines seven mindsets essential for reaching economically disadvantaged students and shares corresponding strategies for overcoming adversity and ensuring college and career readiness for all learners, regardless of socioeconomic status. Motivate students to learn in the face of poverty using mindsets in the classroom: 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 seven high-impact mindsets that bring change: the relational mindset, achievement mindset, rich classroom climate mindset, engagement mindset, positivity mindset, enrichment mindset, and graduation mindset. Build effective teacher-student relationships, and help students see college and career readiness as a reachable target. Create a welcoming classroom climate where all students love to learn, and drive student engagement, motivation, and success. Contents: Part One: Why the Relational Mindset? nChapter 1: Personalize the Learning nChapter 2: Connect Everyone for Success nChapter 3: Show Empathy nParting Wisdom: Lock in the Relational Mindset Part Two: Why the Achievement Mindset? nChapter 4: Set Gutsy Goals nChapter 5: Give Fabulous Feedback nChapter 6: Persist With Grit nParting Wisdom: Lock in the Achievement Mindset Part Three: Why the Positivity Mindset? nChapter 7: Boost Optimism and Hope nChapter 8: Build Positive Attitudes nChapter 9: Change the Emotional Set Point nParting Wisdom: Lock in the Positivity Mindset Part Four: Why the Rich Classroom Climate Mindset? nChapter 10: Engage Voice and Vision nChapter 11: Set Safe Classroom Norms nChapter 12: Foster Academic Optimism nParting Wisdom: Lock in the Rich Classroom Climate Mindset Part Five: Why the Enrichment M