This publication profiles seven elementary schools in Ontario and discusses the challenges of teaching and motivating children from lower income families.

The ETFO Poverty Project -- Chapter 1. An Introduction to Understanding Poverty and Schooling Through Case Study Research -- Chapter 2. Building a Common Purpose: The Case of Downtown Core School -- Chapter 3. An Authentic Knowledge Community: The Case of Peters Street School -- Chapter 4. Content Matters: The Case of Northern School -- Chapter 5. A Space and Place For Learning For Students, Teachers, and Parents: The Case of Open Concept School -- Chapter 6. The School As a Community Hub: The Case of New Building School -- Chapter 7. Engaging a Whole Community: the Case of Tecumseh Street School -- Chapter 8. Multiple Roles to Ensure Success: The Case of Landmark School -- Chapter 9. Major Lessons: Recommendations, and Stratgies to Move Forward.