My students need books. Period. They to be engaged and motivated.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Olt's classroom raised $608
This project is fully funded
My Students
We are a diamond in the rough. JHS 162 is located in the heart of the South Bronx. And that is exactly what we have 'HEART'. One could not imagine the struggles my students face on a daily basis. It is on a daily basis that many of my students most basic needs are not met. The walk to and from schools poses as a challenge to many, but they come. We have over 92% attendance.
My children want to come to school.
Their eagerness is met with an equally dedicated teacher that in turn will provide the education they so desperately need and even more...deserve.
My Project
My students love to read. I am trying to nurture this love of reading by putting quality books into my students hands. We have recently challenged ourselves to read a combination of 25 short stories and books. In order to achieve this goal, I need students highly engaged.
Motivating kids to read and sustaining that interest is no easy task.
Therefore, I am requesting a number of highly engaging books to aid in this process. I am a middle school teacher in one of the poorest districts in our country. Anyone who knows this area and knows the difficulty this community brings, understands how important it is that students are exposed to highly engaging text.
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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