Susan Mayer on What Money Can't Buy
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Beyond Financial Aid: Addressing Educational Inequities
This chapter examines the multifaceted relationship between poverty, family dynamics, and children's educational outcomes, arguing that financial support alone is insufficient to address these issues. It emphasizes the critical role of parental involvement and effective strategies to engage families in their children's education while questioning the effectiveness of traditional interventions like increased funding. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding behavioral influences and the need for innovative approaches to foster better educational experiences for disadvantaged children.
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