I teach fourth grade in a high poverty urban area. I am so proud that the school reached AYP last year and am inspired and determined the children WILL succeed in spite of the many challenges that they face in their personal lives.
We don't have the amenities that many districts have such as white boards. In fact, we only have some working chalkboards that are original to a nearly century old building.
It would be so helpful to have a working overhead projector to help visual learners and all students in the class to be more involved in their lessons.
You will help us use important transparencies and allow children to see their own creative input into lessons.
Everyday I go to school and stress the importance of education to the students. How wonderful it would be for them to realize that others believe in their abilities as much as their teacher!
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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