Help me give my students books to explore a world beyond their own.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. McKoy's classroom raised $522
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
In the heart of the Greenspoint community lives an eclectic mix of ninth graders.After virtually meeting my students, I find that in spite of our unprecedented circumstances, they are FIERCE. They navigate virtual learning with dedication, style and grace, some while taking care of younger siblings and or working jobs that are necessary to ensure their families' stability. Their motivation is unmeasurable and their desire to jump in, with both feet, is all inspiring.
Each student in "Virtual Room 114" thrive on being engaged, being respectful, being great, and ultimately being their authentic selves.
This translates to a classroom full of leaders and world changers whom push past circumstances and WILL realize their dreams.
I am humbled to be charged to lead them.
My Project
Entering the virtual classroom has been challenging for most, if not all. Even more so for my ninth graders whom anticipated entering their high school career engaging in new activities that could set the course for their future. With anxieties high and feeling of confinement, these books will help facilitate a virtual book club designed to encourage mindfulness through the freedom books provide.
Fredrick Douglass said it best "Once you learn to read, you will forever be free." Not only will these books assist them with exploring a world beyond their own and finding peace in the pages of a book, they will also facilitate consistent practice which is essential when sharpening their reading skills.
The books selected are only the beginning of the inclusive reading selections hand picked with my students in mind.
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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