The diverse group of kiddos that attend my school come from all over the city of Pittsburgh. Most of our students reside in the Lawrenceville and Bloomfield communities. Our school qualifies for free and reduced lunch due to the low socioeconomic status of residents. I love my school and the district of Pittsburgh public but it breaks my heart that we are so limited in what we can supply to our students. Parents are working so hard to put food on the table and clothes on their back that I feel it is my job to advocate to support opportunities for learning and growth. Our kiddos are going through a transition in the neighborhood and the school is also transitioning through the innovation of STEAM learning. Four years ago our school was faced with the reality of closure until our parents rallied together and fought to keep our doors open. Because of their efforts combined with the staff, we are now a magnet school with a climbing enrollment. It is our goal to improve student learning through innovative thinking and provide them with the skills they will need to enter the world.
My Project
My school has a limited budget and therefore we are limited to the traditional table and chair seating arrangement. My goal has been to create centers throughout the room used for different types of grouping while working on lessons instead of the typical sit and watch me teach. These materials will provide them with comfy seats to sit on instead of the floor which is what we used last year. Let’s get these kids off the tile and onto a more appropriate and fun chair. I can see them now bouncing, wobbling and lounging all while focusing on the activity presented at their center. These items will bring the joy back to kindergarten that has been taken away due to the need for performance and traditional learning.
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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