This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
My students are predominantly African-American and Latino. Virtually all of the students at my school qualify for free lunch. Many students enter our school multiple grade levels behind in literacy and math. However, my students are tremendously intelligent, and they are passionate about the arts.
Because my school has a music and art theme, many of my students are singers, dancers, or musicians.
Each of my students has a unique voice, and they are incredibly brave about taking positive risks for the sake of personal expression.
My Project
Unfortunately, my students often come to class dealing with high levels of emotional stress. Often, these stressors are compounded by students feeling tired and hungry. As you can imagine, it is very difficult for students to engage in productive work when they are feeling like this.
I have found that having snacks on hand can be an invaluable resource for helping students power through moments when they feel overwhelmed with fatigue and hunger.
I am hoping that having these snacks will help my students to be more productive throughout the year and improve academic outcomes. In addition, I am sure these snacks will help students be more motivated to go to class, as they will feel more cared for.
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