More than half of students from low鈥慽ncome 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 school is located in Trenton-New Jersey's capitol. The students live in economic hardship and for some of them, it is generational. The parents want more for their children but are limited in their abilities to assist them. The daily struggle of meeting basic needs for their family is all consuming for some parents. All of my students struggle with the basic ability to read. They are young (only in first, second or third grade) and already behind their peers in their academic abilities. Some students lack parental support in their studies because the parents have a limited education. Despite all of these challenges, my students come to school and are excited to spend extra time daily to improve their literacy skills. Twice a week they come to school early and work extra so they can learn to read a book. Though they are challenged, they are not discouraged. Instead, they inspire others by their tenacity and excitement to always learn more. Learning to read is a reason to celebrate.
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My school is located in Trenton-New Jersey's capitol. The students live in economic hardship and for some of them, it is generational. The parents want more for their children but are limited in their abilities to assist them. The daily struggle of meeting basic needs for their family is all consuming for some parents. All of my students struggle with the basic ability to read. They are young (only in first, second or third grade) and already behind their peers in their academic abilities. Some students lack parental support in their studies because the parents have a limited education. Despite all of these challenges, my students come to school and are excited to spend extra time daily to improve their literacy skills. Twice a week they come to school early and work extra so they can learn to read a book. Though they are challenged, they are not discouraged. Instead, they inspire others by their tenacity and excitement to always learn more. Learning to read is a reason to celebrate.