Actions  to  Alleviate   the 
Impact  of  Poverty

Poverty can be a contributor to poor health and antisocial behaviour among students by causing motivational problems and jealousies over student possessions. This section of the framework briefly examines what steps can do to alleviate these impacts of poverty within the school setting. These school actions can include head start programs, school meal programs and enhanced family and children's services.

Explanations (Summaries, Articles)

• Renchler R, (1993). Poverty and Learning. ERIC Digest
• ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education, (1994). Children's nutrition and learning, ERIC Digest 
• Cesarone B. (1993). Health Care, Nutrition, and Goal One. ERIC Digest

Evidence (Reports, Research Reviews, Major Case Studies)

• Canadian School Boards Association, (1998). CSBAction Special Issue: Intervention Models for Students At Risk
• Schweinhart LJ, (1994). Lasting benefits of preschool programs. ERIC Digest
• Schweinhart LJ, (1997). Child initiated learning activities for young children living in poverty. ERIC Digest

Examples (Canadian and Other Examples)

Resources

-Planning Guides

-Programs and Materials

• Canadian Association of Principals, (1998). Are Schools Ready? A Web Essay on School Readiness

-Policy Examples