My school is a true melting pot of cultures, economic statuses, homes, and families. This school is considered high poverty, over 60% of our students are economically disadvantaged, and our school has now qualified for free lunch and breakfast for our students. We have over 10 different cultural backgrounds in our classroom with such diversity as Alaska Native, Samoan, Russian, and American Indian. Recently while studying Dr Martin Luther King Jr., my students answered the question "What do you think Dr King would say about our classroom?"
One answered, "He would say that our class is his dream come true.
Which is exactly right. We are such a wonderful mix of persons.
My Project
Last January, my classroom experienced an arson when a vandal dropped two flares through my small window. The room has been repaired but I am finding our tables experienced some damage.
One student put his elbow on a desk while he was working at the desk and the leg just gave out under his elbow.
I am hoping to slowly replace the very old tables I have with new individual desks that can be rearranged in many different ways.
Students need a secure place to work that will allow them to use their desks. Sometimes as a treat it is fun to hav students sit on their desks or tables. Now I am worried about my students sitting on their desks. And I would never allow my colleagues to sit on the tables and desks any more.
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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