Poverty in childhood can have long-lasting negative academic effects. Children living in poverty often experience food insecurity, inadequate housing, and other risk factors that impair development and lead to poorer educational outcomes. They may face delays in cognitive and language development due to less exposure to educational experiences and parental involvement. Their stress levels are also higher due to factors associated with living in poverty. However, interventions like Head Start and community support programs can help mitigate the effects of poverty and support children's learning and development. Teachers also need to consider the challenges of poverty and adapt their instruction to better engage students from low-income backgrounds.