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[quote=Anonymous][quote]I have worked in a similar school and also at a school where 80% of students were immigrants from other countries (or their parents were immigrants)

It is amazing to see the difference in behavior between the two populations. Even though the poverty levels are similar on paper there is an enormous difference in student behavior. I chalk that up to having stable families and a belief that their families are working hard for a better future for their children.

We can talk a good game about blaming ghetto culture and poverty cultuer but what can we do to change that other than victim blaming? (posting on my phone so forgive me for errors)[/quote]

Assuming we're talking about poor immigrants, they've already gotten out of a bad situation, so they have a belief that one can change their situation and their status as immigrants proves it.  They've also got a networking community that supports almost every basic need, as well as guidance on how to work the system.  Then there's a fear of deportation if you catch the attention of any authority.  It's very different.[/quote]

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