What it does
Moves educators away from deficit interpretations and toward inquiry, critical consciousness, anti-oppressive practice, and relational recognition.
Why it matters
Signs of housing precarity can be misread as laziness, defiance, or lack of motivation.
School takeaway
Teacher education can reduce institutional misrecognition and strengthen early connection to support.
What remains
Critical pedagogy must be paired with referral pathways, community partners, staff time, and policy support.