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  • Ridgeway School
  • Ridgeway, MO
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

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More than half of the students come from impoverished homes. Some live on farms while others live in town. They come to school each day, bringing with them either happy home lives or broken ones. School is their haven. It is where their stomachs are filled, their minds are enriched, and their hearts and souls are listened to. They have dreams, hopes, and desires. They love to play outdoors, listen to stories, celebrate birthdays, play ball and sing songs. Many come from generational poverty. Our school works every day to help our students aspire to higher things, have goals, and learn to solve problems. And when they fall down, we strive to teach them to stand back up, brush the dirt from their knees and smile, because ups and downs are all opportunities to grow. We as teachers look for that sparkle in our students' eyes, the sparkle that says, "Now I understand!"

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More than half of the students come from impoverished homes. Some live on farms while others live in town. They come to school each day, bringing with them either happy home lives or broken ones. School is their haven. It is where their stomachs are filled, their minds are enriched, and their hearts and souls are listened to. They have dreams, hopes, and desires. They love to play outdoors, listen to stories, celebrate birthdays, play ball and sing songs. Many come from generational poverty. Our school works every day to help our students aspire to higher things, have goals, and learn to solve problems. And when they fall down, we strive to teach them to stand back up, brush the dirt from their knees and smile, because ups and downs are all opportunities to grow. We as teachers look for that sparkle in our students' eyes, the sparkle that says, "Now I understand!"

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