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  • PS 98 Shorac Kappock
  • New York, NY
  • More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

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I work in a public primary school in a mainly Hispanic community in NYC. The school has a large ELL population, with many students coming from areas where Spanish is the primary language. As a result, many students are isolated by the language barrier. In addition, my students struggle economically, almost all living at and well below the poverty level. Crime, domestic violence and substance abuse are reported throughout the neighborhood, leaving many of the children with threatening and unsafe home and community environments. For many, school is a last sanctuary of calm and comfort. Unfortunately, NYC does not consider art to be a high priority subject. As a result, I teach over 550 students per week with few supplies. The true tragedy is that for many of my students, art is one of the few releases and avenues of expression open to them. Our art supplies are from donors.Please help our art room thrive.

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I work in a public primary school in a mainly Hispanic community in NYC. The school has a large ELL population, with many students coming from areas where Spanish is the primary language. As a result, many students are isolated by the language barrier. In addition, my students struggle economically, almost all living at and well below the poverty level. Crime, domestic violence and substance abuse are reported throughout the neighborhood, leaving many of the children with threatening and unsafe home and community environments. For many, school is a last sanctuary of calm and comfort. Unfortunately, NYC does not consider art to be a high priority subject. As a result, I teach over 550 students per week with few supplies. The true tragedy is that for many of my students, art is one of the few releases and avenues of expression open to them. Our art supplies are from donors.Please help our art room thrive.

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