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 come excited to learn in two languages, as part of our Spanish Immersion Program that was adopted more than ten years ago to meet the need of our cultural and linguistic diversity in our district. Seven years ago, parents got organized and successfully implemented uniforms at our school. This has helped our students to stay focused on learning and it has provided a positive learning environment for everyone.
I am enriched and blessed by my students' diverse cultural, linguistic, and economic background.
More than 85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. All of my kindergarten students get an amazing and unique opportunity to start learning in English and Spanish from K to 12. Close to 25% of my students' first language is English, and 50% of my students' first language is Spanish, and 25% speak another language. They share the journey to be able to graduate from high school bicultural, bilingual, and bi-literate; it all begins in my kindergarten classroom.
My Project
Technology is all around us and to be able to access many of our district sponsored apps, we need to use the right tools. An additional iPad in my classroom, will facilitate more opportunities for my students.
Right now, we have to take turns using iPads.
My goal is for students to have access to these applications without having to wait a day or two for their turn. I see the benefit for my students in Math, reading, Spanish and English phonic skills when they have the right activity at the right time in front of them to practice in an engaging, non-judgmental way. However, not having enough iPads for each student when he or she needs it, slows down the learning. I feel that I often miss opportunities for lack of technology in my students' hands.
Your donation will make it possible to get even closer to the goal of an iPad for each child in my classroom. We currently have 9 iPads available for 20 students and additional one will make a huge difference.
More than three‑quarters 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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