so what?: This is important to me as a future educator because I know I will have many students who come from families in poverty and I need to know what they are dealing with outside of the classroom to help them the best I can.

now what?: What can we do as a community to lower Arkansas's poverty rate?

-This is important because a large populous is within the poverty line and this directly affects the way students learn and what resources they have access to.

Would you assume that the estimation of impoverished children is so high? Why or why not?

So what?: It is important to understand that not every child comes from the same background. Everyone’s starting point isn’t the same and educators should provide a space that supports children in the classroom.

Now What?: What is something you can do everyday to help children in poverty?

So What: Understanding what your students may be going through is important when you approach conversations with them and what you provide in your classroom. Students need their basic needs met in order to learn, and understanding how poverty limits basic needs sometimes can help you analyze where extra support could be needed.

Now What: What are the signs of a child under the stress of poverty? How can you implement things into a classroom to support an impoverished student?

The information in this article is important to me as a future educator because it gives me the statistics of what amount of children are actually in poverty. By knowing this information i can be more sympathetic to students who may not be able to do things that other students are doing because of financial burdens.

What is one thing that we can do as future educators to help the children in our class that are in poverty?

So what? As a future educator, it is important to be aware of the poverty levels in Arkansas. This way you can aid and be aware of your student's situations, and maybe find ways to help them.

Now what? In what way can we help to lower the poverty rates in Arkansas?

So What? In Arkansas there is a staggering about of people that live in poverty. Coming from a county and town that was heavily affected by this, I’ve seen it first hand. All the time I think of things that may have shown it but I didn’t realize as a kid. Even the fact I didn’t realize I was living in poverty myself until late high school. The best thing to do as an educator is offer your student’s your best and don’t expect that in return. Give them what they can use to help themselves when possible and fill in those gaps the best you can.

Now What? What can we as a state do to effectively combat poverty in a way that will genuinely help decrease the percentage without putting a bandaid on the situation.

So what? As an educator, it is important to know the background and environment my students are learning in so I know how to teach them best. I need to know what they have and what they lack in their environment.

Now what? Will poverty end, if so how will that happen?

It is important for teachers to know the different types of poverty caused by lack of resources which can be money, food, health, housing and safety etc. This can effect students from achieving and maintaining their education in and outside of school.

How can teachers help their students who are living in poverty?

So what? Knowing about different types of poverty is important for future educators because it helps them understand the diverse backgrounds and challenges that students may face. By recognizing the different forms of poverty, educators can develop strategies to support students and create an inclusive learning environment.

Now what? How can we work together to ensure equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of their economic background, and address the challenges faced by individuals living in poverty?

So what? This is important to me as an educator because I will more than likely have students living below the poverty line. It's important for me to take this into account in order to make a safe and equitable classroom for all of my students across different socioeconomic classes.

Now what? What is the best way to support students living at or below the poverty line?

Safety nets in place to help those in poverty don't adequately help those with families. Families who don't meet the requirements for work often don't get the benefits they need. Children need to feel safe a supported in the classroom. Making sure that no projects require money or internet is great start. Then making sure they feel heard helps to make them believe more in themselves.

What would you suggest schools do to help children in need?

SO WHAT: As educators we have a responsibility to be aware of the socioeconomic status of our students and provide them with resources that meet their needs and give them access to things they may not have been able to get other wise like food, water, clean clothes, or school supplies.

NOW WHAT: How can teachers help students living in poverty to raise test scores and push them toward academic success.

2) The information from the article would benefit me as a future educator because I will be working with many children all who come from different economic backgrounds.

3) How can teachers better integrate their knowledge of poverty into the classroom and bring awareness. (Without students feeling singled out)

So what? It is important to realize children also go through the same struggles as their parents/guardians. Many children hide it because they are scared they will be made fun of because of their situation. Students may come from completely different background than others in the classroom, so it is important to make them all feel equally loved in the classroom as well.

Now what? What are some signs students show of poverty? How can we, as future educators, help students be supported inside the classroom without making them feel different from other students?

Now what?

So What: As a future educator, you are going to have to understand that not all children have the same background and access to resources, and some children will know things like 'Mommy had to pay the bills, so we can't eat at home'. A child should not have to worry about that, but they do.

Now What: What are ways that teachers can discreetly help children so they don't feel embarrassed to ask for help or by their peers?

Now what? How can educators who are aware of child poverty provide resources to families in need, how can we engage and be connected to all available resources in the community to provide this information to others?

So what?: Poverty is derived from many different things and there are different types of poverty. It is important as a future educator to understand the differences in types and reasons of poverty so that we can better help our students and peers.

Now what?: Why is it important to understand the different types of poverty?

I suggest a “take what you need” box in a location that doesn’t draw attention to students that need something from the box. The box would include hygiene products, school supplies, donated clothes, canned/non perishable food items, and etc.

2.) Pulaski country is beside the country that I live in. I know a lot of people in Arkansas struggle financially and live in poverty. We are surrounded by poverty and so many people struggle to pull themselves out of poverty but a lot of sacrifices have to be made. As a future educator we have to prepare ourselves for a diverse classroom and will encounter students that live in poverty. We need to make sure we can assist our future students to the best of our abilities so they can have the best chance for success.

3.)How can we better assist students that live in poverty?

So What? This is important because this could affect children's ability to learn and their surroundings around their education.

Now What? Why would you think that ages 5 and under have the highest increase for poverty?

So what - As an educator I have to understand that everyone's background is different. Some may have grew up fortunate, but others may have grown up with nothing. I have to take this into consideration and adapt. If that means coming out of pocket to make sure all of my students can have the same opportunities then I will.

Now what- How can I accommodate to students who are experiencing Poverty?

now what

Understanding these differences is crucial, and it may require adapting our approach to ensure all students have equal opportunities. This could mean personally investing to bridge gaps and provide necessary resources for every student to thrive.

how do I accommodate for students in poverty? Are there grants available, where do I find them?