Help me give my students the ability to feel safe in the classroom and enjoy learning while we are in person. These materials are important to the cleanliness of the classroom and the ability to learn.
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My Students
My students are a diverse group of kids living in Brooklyn, NY that strive to succeed. They speak many different languages and come from various cultures and countries, some even new to the country just learning the language. This year I will be teaching in an Integrated learning classroom, which means there will be two teachers and half the class will be special education students, and the other half are general education students. We will also have many students that are new to the country and just learning English. They all come from various socioeconomic backgrounds, but most come from low-income households. My students range in all levels of learning. My school is a wonderful community of different learners that all work together to do their best. My students are always eager to come to school and learn new things, even in this new world of education. Keeping them safe and educated is my biggest concern.
My Project
Classroom cleanliness and safety are always important, but this year more than ever. As the year goes on, more and more students are joining us for in-person learning. This is wonderful, but we are using more and more PPE as well.
Our job as educators is to make sure our rooms are clean and safe for these students to learn in.
Hand washing and sanitizing are a constant thing both in the classroom and outside. We go through hand sanitizer and face masks constantly. Many students come to school with masks that are either too small or too big for their faces. Some only have 1 mask and don't understand the importance of a clean mask. As the day goes on and they eat and play outside, masks have to be changed, and hands must be cleaned, sanitized, and dried. This has become the new normal, and it is my job to make sure they stay safe and keep their family members safe. It shouldn't be their burden.
As well as keeping hands clean, we must clean and sanitize all the materials we use in the classroom. Disinfecting wipes go real fast. You wouldn't want your child eating on a dirty desk, would you?
Health and safety have to be a top priority nowadays in the schools, and unfortunately, the schools and city do not supply classrooms with enough materials to get through the school year.
More than half 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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