Help me give my students a novel that values representation in their school community.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. DeMoss's classroom raised $253
This project is fully funded
My Project
My name is Dominique DeMoss and I am a devoted fourth grade English Language Arts teacher. I love to find new ways to show my students vibrant characters through novel studies. When teaching through literature, it is important that my students can see themselves through the characters and make real world connections to the characters and their experiences.
Representation is important!
Please help me purchase Dog Days as a class set so that my students can experience a novel that represents African American culture, experiences, and leadership within the text.
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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