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 Project
My students, who have been incarcerated in the juvenile justice system, are more likely to read entire books than those in traditional high school settings. In contrast, high school students often only read summaries and excerpts. I find it surprising that the incarcerated students, despite their circumstances, are more engaged in reading and even provide intriguing book recommendations. This observation feels paradoxical, as the students who have been in trouble seem to value reading more than those who have not.
I am working with juniors and seniors in high school who are off track for graduation and I let them read during their break times.
I would like to provide book choices they may not know about, especially letting them access books that have been banned in other parts of our country.
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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