More than 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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These books will enrich the classroom library I have for students. All my students practice metacognition with independent reading throughout the year. Many students say they haven't read for fun in years, and they are surprised by how much their reading progresses throughout the year.
By having a set of diverse, interesting, and relevant texts, my students are even more likely to truly engage in their reading and improve their abilities.
A lot of the time, the books and authors available in classrooms or in the curriculum do not match the students' experiences or identities. Having a wider selection of culturally relevant texts will create a more genuine experience for my students.
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These books will enrich the classroom library I have for students. All my students practice metacognition with independent reading throughout the year. Many students say they haven't read for fun in years, and they are surprised by how much their reading progresses throughout the year.
By having a set of diverse, interesting, and relevant texts, my students are even more likely to truly engage in their reading and improve their abilities.
A lot of the time, the books and authors available in classrooms or in the curriculum do not match the students' experiences or identities. Having a wider selection of culturally relevant texts will create a more genuine experience for my students.