The one thing I love most about my students is when they have that "ah-ha" moment. That very moment when the concept being taught becomes clear and they are able to build their own understanding of it. Their eyes brighten and an enormous smile washes over their face that they become empowered and motivated to do more. They discover that they too have a voice, and their ideas hold value. Uniqueness and individuality are welcomed, embraced, and respected.
That confidence that may not have been there before has now taken off!
They become more engaged...hungry for more opportunities to expand their understanding. They engage in mentoring their peers who may not have had that "ah-ha" moment yet and thrive in creating an atmosphere where they are driving the learning experiences. Student-led discussions are fostered as children dive deeper into creating their own understanding of content.
My Project
As an ELA teacher, I work to instill a love for books and build confident readers. I am motivated to expand my classroom library to include more lower-level novels so that no reader is left behind.
My NO READER LEFT BEHIND project will ensure that every student who walks into my classroom has a variety of literature to chose from as we move through the year building literacy skills.
I meet every child at their level and support their learning and they become stronger readers. By funding this project, my students will have the materials they need to be successful in achieving just that.
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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