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  • West Springfield Middle School
  • West Springfield, 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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This project would provide school leaders with effective tools to organize and structure a safe and supportive school for over 900 kids! The texts, computers, and storage would help organize our team in supporting student tech needs, developing systems and structures for supporting students, and stay modern with the latest technology available. Students will benefit as scheduling processes become more streamlined through the tech upgrades, we'll be better able to match students and teachers in more personalized partnerships. Organizing storage areas will allow for better care and life from our materials Additionally, by being provided with the book of a known leader in our field, school leaders could begin to implement tried and true practices and procedures that benefit all students, staff, and families to build a supportive and welcoming environment! I ask your support in helping fund this project!

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This project would provide school leaders with effective tools to organize and structure a safe and supportive school for over 900 kids! The texts, computers, and storage would help organize our team in supporting student tech needs, developing systems and structures for supporting students, and stay modern with the latest technology available. Students will benefit as scheduling processes become more streamlined through the tech upgrades, we'll be better able to match students and teachers in more personalized partnerships. Organizing storage areas will allow for better care and life from our materials Additionally, by being provided with the book of a known leader in our field, school leaders could begin to implement tried and true practices and procedures that benefit all students, staff, and families to build a supportive and welcoming environment! I ask your support in helping fund this project!

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