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  • Westside Junior High School
  • Walker, LA
  • More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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I am a physical education coach at a 6th, 7th, and 8th grade junior high school in Louisiana. Our 675 students use outdated or worn-out equipment to participate in physical education classes. The influx of students from hurricane-ravaged areas of the state continue to strain our parish budgets as newer schools are built. However, not enough money is available to maintain existing schools beyond basic maintenance and the state-mandated academic programs. This lack of resources has a negative effect on most of our students. I see firsthand the effects of poverty upon school success. Our kids from single-parent or low-income homes often struggle with discouragement at school and loneliness at home as many parents are forced to work afternoons & evenings. Some homes lack the resources for basic shelter, utilities, and food. Family stress levels are seen as apathy, depression, and acting-out behaviors at school. Participation in high-energy sports can ease these problems.

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I am a physical education coach at a 6th, 7th, and 8th grade junior high school in Louisiana. Our 675 students use outdated or worn-out equipment to participate in physical education classes. The influx of students from hurricane-ravaged areas of the state continue to strain our parish budgets as newer schools are built. However, not enough money is available to maintain existing schools beyond basic maintenance and the state-mandated academic programs. This lack of resources has a negative effect on most of our students. I see firsthand the effects of poverty upon school success. Our kids from single-parent or low-income homes often struggle with discouragement at school and loneliness at home as many parents are forced to work afternoons & evenings. Some homes lack the resources for basic shelter, utilities, and food. Family stress levels are seen as apathy, depression, and acting-out behaviors at school. Participation in high-energy sports can ease these problems.

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