Help me give my students a variety of rich and diverse book titles!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Dixon's classroom raised $375
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
I have been given the opportunity to teach the best group of little people imaginable. They are kind, generous, and appreciate the small things in life. They arrive each day with a smile, ready to show the world the greatness inside of them.
These little people are absolutely amazing.
They face many challenges and hardships that would defeat any average person. One hundred percent of my students receive free lunch, English is a second language for the majority of my class, and many are facing extraordinary challenges at home. Some even experience periods of homelessness. My students are not average, however. They are extraordinary!
Despite the many challenges they face, they come to school ready and excited to learn! They come with open minds and open hearts and are the most remarkable and kindhearted people I have had the pleasure to know. This is shown day after day, as they request extra time to work in place of recess, show excitement over STEM and other hands-on activities, persevere to complete accurate work no matter how long it takes, and extend a helping hand to classmates when they need it.
My Project
Diversity in education is critical. Students need to see great books depicting characters that come from a variety if backgrounds. Too often, only white authors and characters are represented which narrows the experiences of our children and aids in continuing the status quo.
It is my goal to provide students with an experience that exposes them to all cultures and races.
When taking inventory in my classroom library, I found that I have a good start with a collection of diverse books. Unfortunately, my picture book collection is lacking. I am asking for these books titles to remedy that situation and give my kids a selection of picture books they deserve.
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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