ERIC Number: EJ512890
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1995
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Against All Odds.
Viadero, Debra
Teacher Magazine, v6 n8 p20-22 May-Jun 1995
Examines why some children of disadvantaged homes succeed in the face of adversity while others, growing up in the same circumstances and sometimes the same family, fail. Numerous studies show that nurturing, competent adults can buffer children from the stresses in their lives. Positive role models are crucial. (SM)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Failure, Disadvantaged Youth, Educationally Disadvantaged, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, High Risk Students, Parent Student Relationship, Role Models, Secondary School Students, Student Characteristics, Teacher Student Relationship
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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