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My 22 students are, as most students are these days, a diverse group of learners. They come from at least 8 different countries and most of them speak two languages, one at home and one at school. While they have varying amounts of schooling and English-language abilities, they all really love coming to school and learning. My students love to read and write and often groan when I tell them reading time is over. They also love working together and supporting each other, whether it's through whole-class conversation or translating directions into Spanish. My school is a larger reflection of my classroom. Almost 62% of students receive a free/reduced-price lunch and breakfast. While many parents don't have time to volunteer in the classroom or go on field trips with their children, they are united in their desire for a strong education for their children. My school has a large focus on literacy throughout the curriculum and a goal of all students becoming collaborative, creative learners.

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My 22 students are, as most students are these days, a diverse group of learners. They come from at least 8 different countries and most of them speak two languages, one at home and one at school. While they have varying amounts of schooling and English-language abilities, they all really love coming to school and learning. My students love to read and write and often groan when I tell them reading time is over. They also love working together and supporting each other, whether it's through whole-class conversation or translating directions into Spanish. My school is a larger reflection of my classroom. Almost 62% of students receive a free/reduced-price lunch and breakfast. While many parents don't have time to volunteer in the classroom or go on field trips with their children, they are united in their desire for a strong education for their children. My school has a large focus on literacy throughout the curriculum and a goal of all students becoming collaborative, creative learners.

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