Tokoro’s Reviews > A Mind Shaped by Poverty: Ten Things Educators Should Know > Status Update

Children living in poverty confront the problem of scarcity daily...they bring the 'not enough' mindset with them. It shows up in the way they view their grades...They think, Only a few students will make As or Bs, and I know there won't be one for me. Since I won't have a chance...I will settle for a C...they put forth little effort and perform poorly, in effect linking poor performance to the shortage...or chance