Question: Neveya, a second grader, regularly does not bring school supplies needed to school due to financial hardships in the family that includes the caretaking of an elderly family member. Frustrated, her teacher, Mrs. Williams, has stressed to her administrator that she feels Neveya's parents do not care about her education. Upon hearing Mrs. Williams' strong opinion, the administrator quickly explained that the family was going through turmoil. Mrs. Williams was immediately regretful of her comments as she had no idea of the family's situation.
How would you ensure you have an open line of communication and know the circumstances of your families? How would you deal with a child not bringing the proper supplies to school? What would you do to support the child's family during this crisis?