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.
I teach 9th grade math in an inner city community. My kids face many obstacles everyday, including poverty and gang violence. They are reminded of this daily as they come to school, as the school is located adjacent to a jail, and around the corner from the criminal court. Given all that the kids have to overcome on a daily basis, it is nice to see them so excited about learning a subject that will truly make them competitive in today’s technological age.
My students worked so hard last year that they were able to take one of their high school exams in the 8th grade. This year as 9th graders, they will be learning 10th grade curriculum. Ultimately, they are aiming to receive Advanced Regents Diplomas so that they can be admitted into and be successful in highly selective colleges.
In order to help them achieve their ultimate goal of college admission, we would like to integrate as much technology into the class as possible. We currently use graphing calculators in class, but we have no way to share what is on one graphing calculator with the entire class.
In order to remedy this, we would need an overhead projector with cart and a graphing calculator viewing screen. We were lucky enough to receive materials last year from Donor’s Choose that were a great help in preparing my students to take and pass their integrated algebra regents exam a year early. The materials that we are requesting this year will also impact their futures in that they will help the students to appropriately prepare to pass their geometry Regents.
All of my students are encouraged to go to college. These materials will help to prepare them for college in that I can better promote collaborative learning. This will help to establish strong math skills and study habits.
What is unique about this group of students in particular is that they have taken it upon themselves to make a pact as a class to strive for Advanced Regents Diplomas for the entire class. This will give them access to highly competitive colleges.
In order to support them in this goal, I aim to provide them with materials comparable to those found in more affluent schools. I always tell them that if they choose to put in the effort, the community will choose to support them in their endeavor. As members of your community, we very much welcome and appreciate your support!
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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