PovertySimulation

=Poverty Simulation= On March 12, 2009, our faculty and staff participated in a poverty simulation led by Community Action Partnership. Around 50 participants made up family groups given a variety of situations. Some were low income family, while some were well below the poverty line. During the simulation, family groups had to provide for their family's basic needs, utility, mortgage or rent, and food.

Teachers and staff members use the discussion tab to share your thoughts and reflections about this professional development.
1. How do you think this simulation has changed your thinking about children in poverty?

2. Has this experience changed your approach to working with some of the students in your classroom?