A disappointing and staggering trend in our society is that the students who need the most get the least —
less access to effective teachers, school counselors,
advanced coursework, resources, and funding.
Although the impact of poverty certainly should be acknowledged, some of the challenges of high - poverty schools —
less - qualified teachers, staff turnover, fewer resources, or limited
access to advanced coursework — are the consequence of policy decisions for which local and state officials should be held accountable.