My students need a multi-lingual classroom library with books that they are excited to read and are easy for them to access daily.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Parra's classroom raised $984
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
My students attend a school in New Haven, Connecticut. The majority of my students are English language learners (ELL). That is, through school and through acquiring English, these children become bilingual. I would like my students to walk out of my classroom with a strong foundation of both languages, along with a love for learning and desire to achieve all they can!
We are a 100% minority school in a high-poverty area.
Many of my students are first generation or have moved from other countries. As a first-generation Mexican-American and past ELL student, I know how important it is to have a teacher that understands your journey. From the minute they walk in the door of my classroom, I will focus on their potential and growth. 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 most struggling learners to continue on a path of academic excellence.
My Project
Students at my school often enter with little to no literacy in English. They grow quickly because they are motivated and diligent. However, many reading materials at their instructional level do not match their developmental or cognitive curiosity levels.
As my students progress in their reading acuity, they crave books that appeal to their interests but that are still accessible to their skill level.
This project will give my students access to all kinds books on their reading level. They will be able to have new books that they are so excited to read everyday. This will also give them a chance to really get pumped about reading Spanish texts!
This will make a huge difference when students are picking their own books. They will have the freedom to choose from so many books on so many different reading levels. They will be eager to start and finish books because there will be so many amazing books to choose from! This new library will help my students continue a love for reading!
Nearly all 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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