“…Stress, physical and emotional abuse, hunger, safety concerns, and chronic illness often lead to academic challenges for school-age children and youth. In addition, students’ perception of a lack of feeling welcomed, supported, valued, connected, and engaged can have a negative impact on achievement (Allensworth et al, 2011; Basch, 2011a; Freudenberg & Ruglis, 2007; Wallen, 2015). In a 2011 issue of the Journal of School Health focused on health and learning, Basch presented the impact of conditions such as vision problems, asthma, teen pregnancy, aggression and violence, and lack of breakfast on the achievement of urban minority youth.…”