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 a visual and performing arts high school where the majority of our students come from low-income families.
What I love about my students is that they are incredibly creative as young artists and also apply themselves to their academic studies.
They are special because even though they have disabilities, they routinely work hard to overcome the difficulties they face. A recent success in the classroom happened when a student with attention and anxiety challenges was able to use technology to help him focus and successfully organize information when working on a lengthy project and research paper.
My Project
Our school’s population of students come from low-income families and many have free or reduced lunch. However, the food that is provided to them is not appealing and they prefer not to eat it.
Many of my students come to school on an empty stomach which negatively impacts their ability to learn.
Having snacks will not only fill their tummies but also fuel their brains in order to remain alert and ready to learn!
My students come to me for snacks at different times during the school day. You can see the hunger in their eyes when they ask for more than one snack.
Thank you for helping to provide healthy snacks for my students.
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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