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
Our school is located in the historic East End of Houston where the culture is rich and the roots run deep. We have students from many different backgrounds that hail from all over the surrounding areas to attend our STEM program with a biotech/neuroscience focus. The future of medicine is quite literally in my classroom.
Our students are creative, active, and excited to learn new things.
As a campus, we strive to create a school where students with many different interests can flourish and excel.
My Project
As we enter into this school year, so much is unknown. One thing I do know is that reading is the most important thing my students will do while they are home during distance learning.
I want to provide new, interesting books for them to read.
Instilling a love of reading from a distance will definitely be a new challenge, but allowing students to choose a book they're interested in would be a great first step. Research shows us that interest above all else is the best motivator for keeping children reading. I've chosen a variety of books for students with varying interests.
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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