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
I currently work at a Title I school where 100 percent of our students receive free or reduced-price lunch. Most of our students commute to school on foot and live in a substantially impoverished circumstance. Often, school is a safe haven from the crime and violence that is pervasive in their community.
Our students are dynamic and loving.
They have big hearts and thrive in an environment that provides them individualized attention. The things that they say and do on a daily basis always impress me. Many of our students originate from the inner city and experience things that no child should see on a daily basis. Reading provides a great escape that allows them to use their imagination to visit other worlds and adventures that they would otherwise never experience.
My Project
Books save lives! I truly believe that when children learn to love to read, they will begin to open their eyes to all of the numerous opportunities that are out there for them.
My students are fun and energetic.
They make it easy to teach them because they want to learn. Since the majority of them live in high poverty, they aren't able to purchase schools and other needed school supplies.
They will benefit from acquiring notebook binders to keep them organized and able to manage their assignments.The binders will be incentives for students who read at least two books in a month. I want this to be an on-going reward for our students.
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