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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The majority of my students come from homes where English is the second language. Most of these kids receive free or reduced fee lunches. My colleagues and I think twice about even sending homework that requires crayons, for these supplies are often not available in their home. Even with all the culture of poverty obstacles, my students promptly come to school ready to learn. I am their advocate, to gather and utilize all resources to try and even the playing field. Living in California, where wealth abounds, my students live in a pocket of poverty. When they are successful in school their economic opportunity increases, making them true assets for our society.
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The majority of my students come from homes where English is the second language. Most of these kids receive free or reduced fee lunches. My colleagues and I think twice about even sending homework that requires crayons, for these supplies are often not available in their home. Even with all the culture of poverty obstacles, my students promptly come to school ready to learn. I am their advocate, to gather and utilize all resources to try and even the playing field. Living in California, where wealth abounds, my students live in a pocket of poverty. When they are successful in school their economic opportunity increases, making them true assets for our society.