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  • James Otis Elementary School
  • East Boston, MA
  • More than half 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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I have 24 students and teach in a low income neighborhood. My kids are kind, caring and at times hilarious! They have the ability to take what is handed to them and make the best of it. They have overcome so much already; I'd like to make their experience in 3rd grade as amazing as possible.

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I have 24 students and teach in a low income neighborhood. My kids are kind, caring and at times hilarious! They have the ability to take what is handed to them and make the best of it. They have overcome so much already; I'd like to make their experience in 3rd grade as amazing as possible.

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