Poverty is a major problem among students in schools, with 53% of teachers reporting it as a major concern, and it has a negative impact on students’ academic success, absenteeism, disruptive behavior, and mental health challenges.

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Poverty is a major problem among students in schools, with 53% of teachers reporting it as a major concern, and it has a negative impact on students’ academic success, absenteeism, disruptive behavior, and mental health challenges.
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