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Students cannot be motivated to learn when their basic needs (housing, safety, food, etc.) are not met.  Those children living in poverty, who are homeless, or who have experienced trauma have barriers that the average student does not.

We can motivate students to learn by helping the entire family meet those needs.  Parents working two jobs, no health insurance, and who do not have an education themselves find it hard to prioritize excellence in education.

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