MetroFocus

Does Childhood Poverty Affect Brain Development?

Clip | 6m 7s

Neuroscientist and Columbia University assistant professor Kim Noble joins anchor Jack Ford to shed light on her recent study, which found a link between poverty and children’s brain size. This week MetroFocus, PBS Newshour Weekend and NJTV News will all broadcast reports on childhood poverty and brain development as part of the multi-platform public media reporting initiative, Chasing the Dream.

Aired: 06/24/15

Rating: NR

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MetroFocus is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS.