Dr. Jamie McCord, the principal of W.S. Hornsby Middle School, has a clear message for teachers entering the new school year: Meet kids where they are. “We have to teach with poverty in mind,” McCord said. “We’re in a low-income area, and that’s something we have to overcome. However, instead of giving a kid a zero for not having a pencil or paper, we’re trying to establish resource centers in each classroom.” read more