Eric Jenson states: “the better students’ academic operating systems are, the better they will be able to handle the challenges of school.” In today’s society the academic operation system often does not exist in children who live in poverty. As he states, teachers have to make the best of the 1000 hours they are interacting with the children, by supporting the whole child. The school should take an active role in identifying the students’ needs by getting hard data, being accountable for identifying their needs, collaborating and building relationships and finally enriching to strengthen their academic operation system.
Jessica Calarco discusses the different approach that working class and middle class students take when requiring support
Jessica Calarco discusses the different approach that working class and middle class students take when requiring support