I teach college and career-ready literacy skills to an amazing group of sixth-graders in the District of Columbia. My students are diverse, resilient, and caring. I am privileged to be their teacher.
All of my students are focused on obtaining the excellent education that they deserve.
In our classroom, we take risks and do not give excuses. All of my students are advocates. All of my students are leaders and what makes my students truly special is their empathy and creativity.
We are a community that works hard, does not give up on each other, and that reminds each other why this work is important each and every day. My students are currently learning from their homes or from a place where they have access to internet. Some of my students do not have access to the technology and are learning through distance learning packets. All of my students are in need of more books for their home libraries. Despite the hardships they are facing with school being closed, they are eager learners.
My Project
These culturally responsive complex texts will help my students focus on raising their Lexile levels and using their time wisely. These texts will encourage each reader to consistently read independently and passionately in a way that honors books and continues to develop their love of reading.
Students will feel empowered to choose complex texts that interest them and will deepen their commitment to learning and growth.
My students understand the importance of reading everyday and will be even more excited about this sacred time because of these new texts they will have to grapple with.
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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