More than three‑quarters 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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When asked, the majority of my students will say that reading is boring, it takes too long, and that the movie is always better. Having access to novels where they can relate to the characters, that haven't been made into movies or haven't been remade in movies in years is the key to correcting this. The intensity that they show as they make connections with the characters is priceless, and their interest in reading begins to build, especially when they realize their is no movie to watch. When there is a movie, after reading the book, they are often disappointed in the way things are left out or presented.
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When asked, the majority of my students will say that reading is boring, it takes too long, and that the movie is always better. Having access to novels where they can relate to the characters, that haven't been made into movies or haven't been remade in movies in years is the key to correcting this. The intensity that they show as they make connections with the characters is priceless, and their interest in reading begins to build, especially when they realize their is no movie to watch. When there is a movie, after reading the book, they are often disappointed in the way things are left out or presented.