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  • Outley Elementary School
  • Houston, TX
  • HBCU Alum
  • 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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All of my students deserve the opportunity to have wonderful art work to help articulate their learning when they fail to have the words. Every day, my students come to school knowing more than the day before, but many days they are unable to explain to their families exactly what they learned in their own words. Art and craft projects often help them explain their work to their family as well, as it serves as a tangible learning experience. When there are 40 students in a class who do not possess the fine motor skills to create their own crafts, it is difficult to create equitable projects for all in a timely matter. This machine will allow more time to be spent actively teaching the students and ensure all the students have an opportunity to show off their learning.

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All of my students deserve the opportunity to have wonderful art work to help articulate their learning when they fail to have the words. Every day, my students come to school knowing more than the day before, but many days they are unable to explain to their families exactly what they learned in their own words. Art and craft projects often help them explain their work to their family as well, as it serves as a tangible learning experience. When there are 40 students in a class who do not possess the fine motor skills to create their own crafts, it is difficult to create equitable projects for all in a timely matter. This machine will allow more time to be spent actively teaching the students and ensure all the students have an opportunity to show off their learning.

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