Half 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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I teach 7th grade students in an urban area of the highest poverty in the state of Indiana. However, this does not mean they are not able to learn and thrive if given the right opportunities to challenge themselves mentally. They love to have fun, but when it comes time to work, they set their minds to the goal and give their best effort. Any time the simplest piece of technology is able to be used, they love to get their hands on it. In a recent survey done by the school, many students described their desire to have more technology so its important we start with the basics for math: the calculator. Our school as a whole has received many cuts over the last few years which does not allow much more than $25 a year for teachers to spend on classroom supplies. I always request parents to buy a calculator for their student to use at home but out of 110 students, only about 5 actually do so.
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I teach 7th grade students in an urban area of the highest poverty in the state of Indiana. However, this does not mean they are not able to learn and thrive if given the right opportunities to challenge themselves mentally. They love to have fun, but when it comes time to work, they set their minds to the goal and give their best effort. Any time the simplest piece of technology is able to be used, they love to get their hands on it. In a recent survey done by the school, many students described their desire to have more technology so its important we start with the basics for math: the calculator. Our school as a whole has received many cuts over the last few years which does not allow much more than $25 a year for teachers to spend on classroom supplies. I always request parents to buy a calculator for their student to use at home but out of 110 students, only about 5 actually do so.