Teaching with Poverty and Equity in Mind

Learn how you can succeed with the students who need you most in ways you never thought possible.

In this thought-provoking book, renowned educator and learning expert Eric Jensen takes his most personal, profound look yet at how poverty and inequity hurt students and their chances for success in life--and how teachers across all grade levels and subject areas can infuse equity into every aspect of their practice.

Drawing from a broad survey of research, personal and professional experience, and inspiring real-life success stories, Teaching with Poverty and Equity in Mind explains how teachers can* Build relationships with students and create a classwide in-group where all learners feel a sense of safety and belonging.* Incorporate relevance and cultural responsiveness into curriculum and instruction, increasing student buy-in and replacing compliance with collaboration and leadership.* Use the uplifting power of stories to optimize energy and engagement and foster growth mindsets.* Provide clear, actionable feedback that empowers students to evaluate and direct their own learning.* Shift from disciplining students to coaching them with empathy, de-escalating disruptions and fostering more productive behaviors.* Build stronger brains and cultivate capacity through powerful accelerated learning tools.* Take steps to become a reflective and equitable educator, examining and debunking harmful biases and establishing personal and professional habits for a lifetime of growth.

This insightful, comprehensive guide also includes reflection prompts and downloadable tools and templates to help you move forward with implementation. If we truly believe all students deserve a high-quality education, we need to commit to equity. It starts with each one of us. It starts with you.