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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My students attend a small, rural Oklahoma school. Many have limited exposure to the "outside world" and experiences. They are able to travel to other places through books, computers, video games, and movies. My students, just like most children today, are so plugged in that it is difficult to get them to sit and listen. I find that I have to be very creative in my teaching approach just to be able to capture their attention. My students do however, enjoy reading, which is something that is STRONGLY encouraged in my room. My students read Accelerated Reader books and then apply their comprehension of that book by taking an online test. Students earn points based on how they perform on the tests, and work towards various rewards during the year. It is amazing to watch how much my students grow during the year through reading.
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My students attend a small, rural Oklahoma school. Many have limited exposure to the "outside world" and experiences. They are able to travel to other places through books, computers, video games, and movies. My students, just like most children today, are so plugged in that it is difficult to get them to sit and listen. I find that I have to be very creative in my teaching approach just to be able to capture their attention. My students do however, enjoy reading, which is something that is STRONGLY encouraged in my room. My students read Accelerated Reader books and then apply their comprehension of that book by taking an online test. Students earn points based on how they perform on the tests, and work towards various rewards during the year. It is amazing to watch how much my students grow during the year through reading.