This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
My students are an amazing group of kids who happen to receive Special Education Services. I want to create a place for them to learn, grow, and feel comfortable.
Teaching in a low-income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with multiple challenges.
The school is located in the midst of a large city and my students all come from diverse backgrounds and bring with them a variety of experiences.
Each of my students spends about an hour a day in the resource room. They receive math, reading, and social interventions. They are a great group of kids!
My Project
These books will give my students something they can, and will want to read. I would like to incorporate literature circles in my small group time with my Special Education students.
Hi/lo books will allow me to provide an authentic literature experience without overwhelming them with loads of unfamiliar words.
My hope is that my students will grow as readers and embrace a love for reading.
The books included in this list have a diverse group of characters which will allow all of my students to see themselves in what they are reading. I would like this to be a start of an ever growing library for my students.
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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