Poor Students, Richer Teaching

This research-based resource details the difficult but necessary work that K–12 teachers must undertake to positively impact students living in poverty. A companion to Poor Students, Rich Teaching, this book outlines three new mindsets that enhance teaching and strengthen students' learning: the positivity mindset, enrichment mindset, and graduation mindset. The author includes implementation strategies and lesson-planning tools.
Benefits

Understand the urgency of addressing US poverty and how it affects students.
Learn three powerful mindsets to strengthen an attitude of academic optimism.
Positively influence students' emotional states to impact achievement.
Build students' cognitive capacity to support learning in spite of the challenges they face.
Communicate the importance of autonomy and choice to engage all students for success.

Contents
Preface
Introduction

The New Normal

Part One: Why the Positivity Mindset?

Secrets of the Positivity Mindset
Boost Optimism and Hope
Build Positive Attitudes
Foster Choice, Control, and Relevancy
Change the Emotional Set Point
Lock in the Positivity Mindset

Part Two: Why the Enrichment Mindset?

Secrets of the Enrichment Mindset
Manage the Cognitive Load
Develop Better Thinking Skills
Enhance Study Skills and Vocabulary
Build Better Memory
Lock in the Enrichment Mindset

Part Three: Why the Graduation Mindset?

Secrets of the Graduation Mindset
Support Alternative Solutions
Prepare for College and Careers
Lock in the Graduation Mindset

Appendix A: Rich Lesson Planning
Appendix B: Running Your Own Brain
References and Resources
Index