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.
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The books in this project, such as Owl Diaries and the Eerie Elementary series, are incredibly engaging for older students because they're fun and readable, but they look different from the series they read in younger grades. Students who are not yet ready for 5th-grade books in the fall are often left reading books they see as "baby books." For most of those students, it's better to not read than to read a book that's seen as too easy. The most important thing, especially in the beginning of the school year, is for all of my students to feel successful and excited about reading.
In order for that to happen, my students need books that are accessible and engaging. A classroom library needs to provide all students with access to the books they need to be successful. For my most vulnerable students, these books could mean the difference between starting 5th grade feeling successful and beginning the year convinced that reading isn't for them. Help all of my students access engaging, authentic reading!
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The books in this project, such as Owl Diaries and the Eerie Elementary series, are incredibly engaging for older students because they're fun and readable, but they look different from the series they read in younger grades. Students who are not yet ready for 5th-grade books in the fall are often left reading books they see as "baby books." For most of those students, it's better to not read than to read a book that's seen as too easy. The most important thing, especially in the beginning of the school year, is for all of my students to feel successful and excited about reading.
In order for that to happen, my students need books that are accessible and engaging. A classroom library needs to provide all students with access to the books they need to be successful. For my most vulnerable students, these books could mean the difference between starting 5th grade feeling successful and beginning the year convinced that reading isn't for them. Help all of my students access engaging, authentic reading!