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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The sign language materials I am requesting will not only be used by students, but by classroom teachers as well. When a general education teacher finds out that they will have a deaf or hard of hearing student in their class, the first thing they say is, "How will I communicate with them?" The next question is, "How do I learn sign language?" When everyone in the classroom knows at least a little sign language, deaf students feels that they belong, are more likely to develop longlasting friendships, and increase their understanding of the world around them.
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The sign language materials I am requesting will not only be used by students, but by classroom teachers as well. When a general education teacher finds out that they will have a deaf or hard of hearing student in their class, the first thing they say is, "How will I communicate with them?" The next question is, "How do I learn sign language?" When everyone in the classroom knows at least a little sign language, deaf students feels that they belong, are more likely to develop longlasting friendships, and increase their understanding of the world around them.