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There is one word for my students; Amazing! They are culturally, linguistically and racially diverse and the majority come from homes living in poverty. 50% of my student are English language learners. Our school is a Title 1 school and over 50% of the students come from homes based in poverty. Most of my students do not arrive with life experiences to connect to in reading or to write about. As a reading specialist I work with those students who are having difficulty acquiring foundational literacy skills. When they come to me many students have never held a pencil, attended preschool where foundational skills are acquired, nor do they have crayons or books at home, let alone opportunities to develop technological skills needed for college and career. When given the opportunity, they show a love of learning using technology. When they are able to use technology to practice their literacy skills they quickly advance as they are eager to learn!

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There is one word for my students; Amazing! They are culturally, linguistically and racially diverse and the majority come from homes living in poverty. 50% of my student are English language learners. Our school is a Title 1 school and over 50% of the students come from homes based in poverty. Most of my students do not arrive with life experiences to connect to in reading or to write about. As a reading specialist I work with those students who are having difficulty acquiring foundational literacy skills. When they come to me many students have never held a pencil, attended preschool where foundational skills are acquired, nor do they have crayons or books at home, let alone opportunities to develop technological skills needed for college and career. When given the opportunity, they show a love of learning using technology. When they are able to use technology to practice their literacy skills they quickly advance as they are eager to learn!

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