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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Having the ability to amplify their own voice always gets kids excited, and even as an adult I will admit it's always a rush to speak into a microphone. EVERYONE can hear you, and they HAVE TO listen! A throwable microphone is perfect for a middle school classroom because they have a lot to say but are nervous to say it. But if everyone is going to be heard no matter what, it invites them to take a risk. It also encourages participation during academic discussions because even if you don't want to talk about Civics, you might want to use the mic. This piece of equipment would be a huge asset to both our academic and community-building activities.
By practicing Community Circles in our classrooms, we enrich our relationships with our students and can help them forge new ones with each other. We usually have a talking piece to use during these activities, but because they're kids, the symbolism gets lost and people either start talking over each other, or speak quickly and pass it off because they are worried they won't say the "right" thing. I also have students who aren't as comfortable speaking to the larger group, but who still have things to say. If everyone's voice is amplified to the same level, it shows that everyone's thoughts are important.
With the Qball Throwable Microphone my talking piece can be an invitation to learn more about someone and what they have to say. It will also show the kids that I am invested in their ideas and feelings and that I think they are all worthy of being heard.
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Having the ability to amplify their own voice always gets kids excited, and even as an adult I will admit it's always a rush to speak into a microphone. EVERYONE can hear you, and they HAVE TO listen! A throwable microphone is perfect for a middle school classroom because they have a lot to say but are nervous to say it. But if everyone is going to be heard no matter what, it invites them to take a risk. It also encourages participation during academic discussions because even if you don't want to talk about Civics, you might want to use the mic. This piece of equipment would be a huge asset to both our academic and community-building activities.
By practicing Community Circles in our classrooms, we enrich our relationships with our students and can help them forge new ones with each other. We usually have a talking piece to use during these activities, but because they're kids, the symbolism gets lost and people either start talking over each other, or speak quickly and pass it off because they are worried they won't say the "right" thing. I also have students who aren't as comfortable speaking to the larger group, but who still have things to say. If everyone's voice is amplified to the same level, it shows that everyone's thoughts are important.
With the Qball Throwable Microphone my talking piece can be an invitation to learn more about someone and what they have to say. It will also show the kids that I am invested in their ideas and feelings and that I think they are all worthy of being heard.