Beginnings are important, it sets the trend for the rest of the year. Students need to understand having a pen and pencil is essential to start learning.
Keeping the surroundings clean is extremely vital in providing a safe physical space.
Perfecting the writing process, the feedback process, and self-reflecting is the purpose of Post-its.
Snacks also go a long way in encouraging students to add the extra push, and remain after school or come during the time their teacher is absent.
Glue stick as we assemble ideas onto one page eventually into solving a particular problem.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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