My students need new basketballs for practice and games and defensive dummies to improve their skills!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Amato's classroom raised $467
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
My students live in a very low-income community in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Currently, over half of our students are considered homeless. They are almost all minorities. Many are learning English as a second language, and many have faced extreme adversity in their home lives. Many students work far below grade level and all are on free or reduced-price lunch. My students come to school where it's a safe place, and, despite everything, they try their best every day. While surrounding communities boast multi-million dollar homes and high powered tech companies, my kids have seen things no child should see, and this impacts their learning at school.
My Project
Being part of the school basketball team is a really special experience for middle schoolers at my school. Many of them struggle academically and being on the team teaches them valuable lessons like managing their schoolwork and extracurricular activities. It also teaches them how to listen, work hard, and be part of a team. They are also lucky because they have an amazing coach who really cares about them and mentors them. For many, it's their first time playing on a team.
“I tell kids to pursue their basketball dreams, but I tell them not to let that be their only dream” – Kareem Abdul Jabbar.
With their new equipment my students will be able to practice harder. They'll use their new basketballs at practices and games, and their defensive dummies to simulate playing against an opponent.
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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