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
Resilient, positive, compassionate, and driven describe the scholars at my middle school. The obstacles the scholars have to overcome simply to make it to school would have many adults think of quitting and yet they succeed and thrive. The middle school is located in one of the poorest and most under-served neighborhoods in a large, rich city. They represent an array of abilities, beliefs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities. All of their differences unite them together in a beautiful way. The school has formed a strong community in which no scholar falls through the cracks and all have a chance at academic and social success.
My Project
The library is filled during lunch. They participate in games, maker activities and hanging out. This is their time to figure out what they want to do. Do they want to play with electronics? Make polymer clay creations? Try to make buttons and stickers? The printer will help them make buttons (a favorite!), they will have maker kits and crafts that include clay and glitter to make the projects they want to do.
Students have a choice of what they want to do during their free time.
This choice helps them feel ownership over their learning and education.
Students learn how to project plan, question, work with others, practice maker philosophies, and how to improve their work.
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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