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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Beyond flexible, my classroom is built for mindfulness. Many of my students come from traumatic homes and need mindfulness built into their classroom procedures. Some come to school hungry and without proper nutrition. To combat these needs, I focus on social-emotional learning, mindfulness training, and restorative justice practices.
Flexible seating, safe spaces, and nutritious snacks make my classroom an inviting and collaborative place to learn. Students want to come to my room because its a place where they can feel safe and call home. When their physical and emotional needs are met, the students are ready to learn. The items on my list will fill in the gaps in my new classroom to help create that space.
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Beyond flexible, my classroom is built for mindfulness. Many of my students come from traumatic homes and need mindfulness built into their classroom procedures. Some come to school hungry and without proper nutrition. To combat these needs, I focus on social-emotional learning, mindfulness training, and restorative justice practices.
Flexible seating, safe spaces, and nutritious snacks make my classroom an inviting and collaborative place to learn. Students want to come to my room because its a place where they can feel safe and call home. When their physical and emotional needs are met, the students are ready to learn. The items on my list will fill in the gaps in my new classroom to help create that space.