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
I work as a first grade ICT (Integrative Collaborative Team) teacher in Bushwick, Brooklyn. My students are a mixture of both special education and general education students. Most of my students are of Latino descent and are English Language Learners.
My children do not have it easy.
Many of my students’ parents do not speak English, some come from foster homes, and some live in shelters. Many of them do not know when or where their next meal is coming from. Yet these children come to school every single day with smiles on their faces, ready and willing to learn. My students have so much potential to excel in school and beyond, but they do not have the proper tools and materials in order to do so.
My Project
We will be going back into the classroom in the fall. For some students this will be their first time in the classroom. This can definitely be scary for them. I am hoping to create a welcoming environment for everyone.
We will be growing a garden in our classroom and what better way to get ready for it than decorating the room like a garden!
The garden theme will foster a sense of family and create a welcoming learning environment for all students. I believe that they will definitely love this!
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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