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
My school is located in an area in Miami called Hialeah , where about 90% of the family households are living below poverty. Many of my students are living in single-parent family homes, homes where other family members are raising them, or homeless shelters. Some live in scenarios where they cannot pay bills and even afford a meal and definitely not a healthy meal. My students still come to school everyday while battling life in this difficult time with smiles on their faces daily.
This year my students have exceeded their goal by winning their District Civics Bowl.
Therefore, I want to reward them with the best. I teach 7th grade Civics, at a Title I school, where about 90% of the students are receiving free or reduced lunch. Because of their environment, my students experience a multitude of problems but they still rise to the occasion. My students are inquisitive learners. Snacks, as an incentive, have really helped them to stay alert and focused. My 7th grade students are preparing for their state Civics exam and need all the support to keep them engaged and alert. Our school provides a breakfast and lunch daily but many of them need healthy snacks to keep them alert throughout the day especially during testing. My Civics snackers would benefit from getting healthy snacks to keep them focused, alert and engaged especially during testing.
So school is a safe haven for many of my students to get nourishment, love, encouragement and something to eat. This is why my project is important because it will provide the students with extra fuel that is healthy that they need to stay focused, nourish their bodies, minds engaged, and keeping their eyes alert on the gold.
More than half 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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