My students need snacks to keep in the classroom for when then get hungry.
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My Students
My students live in a high poverty, urban area. They go to a community school where every child receives free breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Many of our students live in public housing, with relatives, or are homeless. Many of my students are second language learners. Many of the children do not have their needs met at home. This is often due to lack of finances, long work days, and everyday stress.
My students are excited to come to school and crave the routine of our school day.
One of the main focuses of our school is to integrate the arts into learning.
My Project
It's very hard to teach when students do not have their basic needs met. Sometimes children get hungry during the day and ask for food; whether they don't like the school food that is served that day, or they just need a little something in their stomach.
Teachers buy food to keep in the classroom, but it is costly to bring food in on a daily basis, and make sure there is enough for everyone.
Almost every afternoon, certain children ask for a snack to take home. It's difficult to say no when you're not sure if they will have anything to eat later. Having healthy snacks available is essential.
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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