This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to keep things simple and provide my students with creative and meaningful learning experiences. My students are creative, clever and very spontaneous.
They like to move, they love to read and love lots of positive attention.
Many of them are being raised in single parent households and receive a free lunch based on their socioeconomic status. These things may prevent them from getting ahead early in life and may not provide them with the life experiences many of us see as "typical". From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom, I focus on their potential and growth while they are with me. I may not be able to control their home lives, however, I can certainly control their experience during the school day. By doing this in a creative and positive way, I am hopeful to inspire even our earliest learners to continue on a path of academic excellence.
My Project
These computers will help my students in all aspects of their school day. It can help in reading where the students can access the online reading programs that are fun and inviting. In math, it can help the students continue to grow and learn their foundational skills to close the gap in their education. In writing, it can help by allowing more students access to be able to practice their typing skills. Finally, for my students who struggle to keep their behavior in check, these computers can help them access behavioral reward time at the end of each day. It can help in all areas of the day!
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