Reply #4: emotional nurturance is what poor kids need the most, imho

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the importance of emotional development of kids in poverty could easily be better served. keep primary kids with the same kids and the same teachers. nurture relationships.
i also always thought that instead of the regimentation of school lunches, etc that kids, especially k-2, should have snacks available at all times. i know admins hate that, but it sends a clear biological signal that there is abundance that they can share in. i believe this placates the survival signals that make kids shut down and focus on survival instead of growth.