My students come from the most trauma exposed neighborhoods in our city. They live through nightly chaos, and yet still arrive to school daily, and with a smile on their face. They inspire me, and I want to give them the world. I can't do exactly that, but I can give them a classroom filled with everything they need to succeed.
They have made a commitment and have taken on the challenge to be the change.
They want college, they want to learn, they want more- and are starting to gain the confidence that they are capable to do it all.
My Project
These materials will help my students develop strong study habits that they can take with them to high school and beyond. Many of my students are working to get to grade level with their reading, increasing their vocabulary will help. My students would benefit from the tools listed, I know it will help them reach their reading goals.
I've learned that my kids love to study and be organized, but they just need help with getting the materials to do so.
We will study our vocabulary words on index cards. We will increase our vocabulary and solidify our understanding of words by looking up synonyms on the tablet and in the thesauruses. The folders will allow the students to keep all vocabulary work in one place, and the loose leaf will allow for daily work with vocabulary to be done and kept in the folder.
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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