My students are all from low-to-no income families and households. They come to school without eating in the morning and do not bring anything for lunch. They usually do not have money to purchase food and water. The drinking water in the school is not viable, so they have to bring their own.
Many of these students are too proud to admit that they don't have anything to eat or drink.
If I can provide them with a snack, a granola bar, or a bag of chips, it can help hold them until they can get food. It will help them concentrate and focus on the work in class. We do not have vending machines in this school or access to the cafeteria. If they do not bring food or water, they will not be able to leave to buy anything during the school day, since we are a closed campus. Access to food and water is also important because it helps them settle down and pay attention to themselves instead of the student drama going on around them.
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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