Educating The Next Generation About Race, Diversity and Inclusion
Help me give my students books that serve as mirrors to reflect their own experiences and windows to introduce the diverse perspectives of others.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nelson's classroom raised $384
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
As a teacher in the Boston Public School System, one of the most highest poverty school districts in the state, my students are faced with daily challenges both in and out of the classroom. Despite these challenges, I am aiming for school to be a safe place where my students can learn, express themselves and their creativity.
In my school, basic necessities for school such as books, pencils, and paper are not guaranteed.
My classroom is a fully inclusive classroom filled with the most enthusiastic and creative learners. This means there are both general and special education students learning together and from one another. These incredible kiddos also come from diverse linguistic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Day in and day out, I'm amazed at how they look at the world. Their sense of wonder, curiosity and enthusiasm for learning makes me excited for what the future holds.
My Project
Books can be powerful tools to begin empowering conversations on race, diversity and inclusion with students.
I want to be able to provide my students with more books to allow them to understand racism and empower them to help work towards racial equality.
After the recent tragedy involving George Floyd I have been inspired to revamp our reading materials to include more strong black characters and books that encourage discussion about race and empathy. These books will also help to de-stigmatize differences and help to celebrate racial diversity. Children are our hope for the future! I want to make sure that in my classroom, I am doing my part to help them become strong individuals to stand up for injustice.
Racism thrives in silence, but I will not stand for silence and continued injustice in my classroom. My hope is that through intentional teaching and education using these books, I can help my students grow to be change makers in the society free of hate and racism.
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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