More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education.
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However, when a student does not excel academically on par with his or her peers, we often hear the words "I can't!" instead. Unfortunately, these are the two words I often hear my struggling students utter. It is not that they "can't" per say; in many instances my students are bright, engager to learn, and have the wherewithal, but simply lack the assistance of a supportive device to help them close the learning gap.
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However, when a student does not excel academically on par with his or her peers, we often hear the words "I can't!" instead. Unfortunately, these are the two words I often hear my struggling students utter. It is not that they "can't" per say; in many instances my students are bright, engager to learn, and have the wherewithal, but simply lack the assistance of a supportive device to help them close the learning gap.