The school, started 16 years ago, has been a shining star in the school district of Philadelphia. It is unique in that it is a traditional, neighborhood public school, but has a private partnership with the University of Pennsylvania and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers.
I teach a diverse group of learners in the University City section of Philadelphia.
My students come from racially, ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse families. The school is a community of learners whose mission is to maximize the academic and personal competence of all its students to become successful life-long learners and productive citizens in a diverse and highly technological society.
My Project
Two of these titles supplement the main reading program that we use. Since the titles are popular, the books become worn over time. I would like to add these books to our library so that future students will be able to enjoy the stories and lessons in them. All of the titles share the message that mindset shifts are necessary to deal with life’s challenges.
These books will be used for skills acquisitions as well as to engage in thematic discussions about turning points.
Both Gary Paulsen and Helen Keller use vivid storytelling to draw their audiences into their tales.
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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