My students need seeds and some additional gardening supplies to increase our garden production so that we can donate to our local food bank.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Crane's classroom raised $189
This project is fully funded
My Students
My students represent a variety of cultures including Burmese, Karen, Karenni, Native American, Marshallese, Latino, European, Asian, and African American. Many of them are second and third generation immigrants who are transnationals. Despite their differences, 85% of these students live in poverty, and more than 60% of them are English Language Learners. Most of what they understand and value comes from their caregivers. Many have very limited experiences. Even fewer have had opportunities to lead and teach others as a way to build their own self-efficacy.
My Project
We recently revitalized our school garden, instigating parent/child engagement opportunities that have allowed them to learn and work together to increase their healthy habits at home. Now that we are in the cold season, we are planning for our early spring program and need more supplies to keep it going. Additional seeds and some additional gardening supplies will allow us to incorporate more math and science, and increase our growing options and facilitate increased production, which will allow the students to donate fresh produce to a local food pantry. Most of our students live in poverty and are frequently the ones on the receiving end. Giving them opportunities to give back to their community will help them to see that their role in the community is far greater and that giving is what brings us and ties us all together.
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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