Teaching Students In Poverty
- District Administrators, School Administrators, Teachers
In this section, you will find resources to assist district and school administrators, teachers, and professional support staff with providing educational services to support the academic success of students in poverty.
Equity and ESSA: Leveraging Educational Opportunity Through The Every Student Succeeds Act
This report identifies opportunities for states, districts, communities, and schools to leverage ESSA for more equitable learning opportunities.
According to the 2021 Report Card data, South Carolina has a 61.90% poverty rate index.
2022 SC School Report Data
2023 SC School Report Data
2024 SC School Report Data
2025 SC School Report Data
Includes poverty rate index by schools, districts, and statewide.
GettingSmart – Equitable Education for Students in Poverty
Explains why understanding poverty is essential to equitable instruction.
National Center for Children in Poverty
Research and policy analysis to improve outcomes for children living in poverty.
Francis Marion University (FMU) Center of Excellence
Best practices and instructional strategies for teaching students in poverty.
Disclaimer: These links are provided as a convenience and do not constitute endorsement or approval by the South Carolina Department of Education.