"Polls that have been taken by kindergarten, first- and second-grade teachers indicate that 30 percent of the kids have been deprived in some way so that they are physically unable to keep up with the class"
- C. Everett Koop
About this Quote
This quote by C. Everett Koop suggests that a considerable portion of kids are not getting the required resources to be able to keep up with their peers in the class. The quote referrals surveys taken by kindergarten, very first- and second-grade instructors, which show that 30 percent of the kids have actually been deprived in some way. This deprivation might be due to a lack of access to proper nutrition, healthcare, or instructional resources. This quote highlights the significance of offering kids with the required resources to guarantee they can reach their full capacity. It also works as a suggestion of the value of attending to the underlying causes of deprivation, such as poverty, inequality, and absence of access to resources. Without attending to these issues, kids will continue to be denied and unable to stay up to date with their peers in the class.
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