Summary: <a class="alignleft" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0544935284/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0544935284&linkCode=as2&tag=mrdacom-20&linkId=QEZY7D5LWZSCNIUB"></a>Paul Tough, author of Helping Children Succeed.<br> Topic: What works to help low income kids and why.<br> Issues: What does growing up in poverty do to children’s mental and physical health and development? How does adversity at home affect their success in the classroom? What practical steps can parents, teachers, and policymakers take to improve their chances for a positive future.<br> <br>
