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.
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My classes are all comprised of English Language Learners (ELLs). The majority of my students are from Central America and speak Spanish as their primary language. Teaching English as a second language is a fairly new concept to the area, and many schools are still learning how to cope with the rapid influx of ELLs. As a new teacher I am also learning how to bridge the gaps between the cultures that my students participate in and those that they are still being introduced to. Although ELLs are becoming a big part of the school population, there is still a stigma attached, one that comes with many stereotypes about my students. My students have very big dreams and goals that are filled with plans of higher education and professional careers. Their dreams are not self-centered, but rather, focus on the success of themselves alongside their families. Their success is also their families' success.
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My classes are all comprised of English Language Learners (ELLs). The majority of my students are from Central America and speak Spanish as their primary language. Teaching English as a second language is a fairly new concept to the area, and many schools are still learning how to cope with the rapid influx of ELLs. As a new teacher I am also learning how to bridge the gaps between the cultures that my students participate in and those that they are still being introduced to. Although ELLs are becoming a big part of the school population, there is still a stigma attached, one that comes with many stereotypes about my students. My students have very big dreams and goals that are filled with plans of higher education and professional careers. Their dreams are not self-centered, but rather, focus on the success of themselves alongside their families. Their success is also their families' success.