In this article it talks about how kids in poverty don't do as well as the other kids in school. A study shows that kids in poverty can can be in danger of harmed brain cells and brain development. The study shows a 20 percent difference between rich and poor kids educational performance.
The study was given to psychologist Seth Pollak. he studied 389 people from ages 4-22. Some were poor and some were rich. The federal poverty line says that a family of 4 making less than $24,250 is considered poor. After the study, it was clear that kids in poverty’s brains were not as developed as kids above poverty. The poor kids had 8-10 percents less gray matter (brain tissue) in their brains than the other kids. Pollak was hoping to see the poor kids
The study was given to psychologist Seth Pollak. he studied 389 people from ages 4-22. Some were poor and some were rich. The federal poverty line says that a family of 4 making less than $24,250 is considered poor. After the study, it was clear that kids in poverty’s brains were not as developed as kids above poverty. The poor kids had 8-10 percents less gray matter (brain tissue) in their brains than the other kids. Pollak was hoping to see the poor kids