My students need new books, plain and simple. In order to foster my students' love of and engagement in reading, I need to provide them with a full and diverse library that piques their interests.
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
Above all else, my students are eager. Eager to make a difference and to be the best versions of themselves. They not only encourage one another, but they encourage me, as well. They are thinkers, problem solvers, dreamers, and innovators. But most importantly, they are the future.
My students love to transport themselves from one world to the next through reading and writing.
Their minds are opened to the impossible which ultimately motivates them to work harder and engage more. I love being able to see the transformations in my students after they have read a life changing book.
My Project
I have seen books transform students in the classroom. Whether it opens their minds to new ideas, or puts them in someone else's shoes, books are the heart and soul of my classroom.
In my classroom, we are always reading and researching to become more inventive and creative thinkers.
However, we do not just use books for literature and writing. I have also incorporated literature into subjects such as math and science. By weaving these texts across all subjects, students begin to see the importance of reading and how it can truly alter our lives.
One item that will be purchased for my classroom is a class library set that focuses on culture. As a public school teacher in East Los Angeles, I have seen first hand the abundance of culture and diversity that walks into my classroom every day. The books we will receive with your donations will teach students to embrace their own culture as well as learn about the cultures of their peers. Cultural texts in my classroom will open students' eyes and hearts, and hopefully teach love and tolerance in our seemingly chaotic world.
Nearly all 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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