Help me give my students drying racks to safely store their incredible artworks!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Valme's classroom raised $352
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 Project
I am an arts teacher at a K-8 school on Chicago’s northwest side. This year is the first year our school has had a fully in-person arts program.
Our students are brilliant young activists who are discovering how they can creatively express their community’s needs through art.
They absolutely love experimenting with different materials and resourcefully utilize what is available in unconventional and brilliantly individual ways. With every project, their personal and artistic growth is undeniable! Their creative and socioemotional vocabulary expands with each opportunity to express themselves -- whether it be multimedia, digital, or with the use of language. They are truly inspiring!
Our students often aspire to use as many materials as possible to fully express their visions, but are unfortunately unable to do so as supplies are often limited. A student once created an entire watercolor piece by removing the solid paints from their containers and allowing them to stick and drip throughout their canvas.
Unfortunately, though their creation was absolutely brilliant, we were a few watercolor paints short for the next class. As we are working without specific equipment, we are often utilizing every available surface in the classroom to allow for artworks to dry. As a result, student pieces are often misplaced, or undervalued, rather than being stored safely to encourage students to see the value in their work.
More than three‑quarters 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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