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
My students are wonderful students. They are so eager to learn. They adhere to classroom rules and generally stay on task. However, as we know, students today are under enormous pressure. The expectation set for students today is very high. Every year, students in my school are expected to reach the NYS goals for their grade regardless of the challenges that they face due to their circumstances. Many of my students have economic challenges and lack parental support. As a teacher, it is frustrating to know that many of our students are at a disadvantage, but must still meet their state standards and expectations. The reality is that not all students have writing material at home. I also have students with IEPs and English Language Learners. These students need to develop and catch up to their grade expectations and these materials can help develop their writing potential.
My Project
My students love using technology to learn. Once I teach them a new concept, I want them to research how it’s used in the real world. Having only 4 computers in the classroom makes it very difficult to have all my students access their research in a reasonable time. Also, our school uses a computer program that helps close their learning gap. While I am with my guided reading group, other students can be on these requested Chromebook closing their learning gap. This program focuses on what they know and the part that they don’t have a solid foundation in, they build on that in order to make my students succeed in their academic endeavors.
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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