There is a correlation between students living in poverty and low academic achievements. Students who live in poverty often come to school with less knowledge and experiences than their peers. Communities these students live in, and the schools they attend, do not always have the resources to attain higher educational accomplishments. Educators must recognize poverty as an issue and build relationships with these students while in their classrooms and schools. Educators should also partner with members of the communities to create projects where students can have pride in their academic accomplishments, and also within the communities in which they live.