Yes, low-SES neighborhoods adversely impact the way children perform at school. Their surroundings don’t have a positive support and stability to ensure that their learning produces sufficient growth in those core subjects. As an educator, we need to look beyond the child’s behavior and make the time to integrate soft skills throughout our curriculum. A child who is impoverished or has a learning disability can quickly become disengaged in the class. However, effective teachers should update their knowledge, skills, and abilities with new age strategies to help students who are struggling with these challenges.
