While it is important for the school to have both the resources and
teachers that a student needs, that is only part of the battle. The
largest factor as to whether a student fails or succeeds is parental
involvement and their environment. A child can't learn if they are
hungry, a child can't learn if they aren't in school, a child can't
learn if they don't feel safe at home, a child can't learn if their
parent is drunk or high,etc. It has been proven time and time again that
children from poor families can do well in school if their parents are
supportive. That's why the other piece of the pie is a strong PTA, and
the churches and community encouraging parents to get involved with
their children's education and if they have "issues" to deal with them
so they don't negatively affect their children.
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