My Algebra 1 students here in Miami have had an amazing start to the year. They come to class each day energized and ready to learn. However, they often come to class without paper or pencils. At my school, nearly 90% of the student body is eligible for free or reduced lunch. This makes fundraising for necessary school materials as well as supplies for our math department extremely challenging. Despite this, my students are extremely resilient, persistent, and curious.

To begin, without access to a working printer, ink, or paper, creating lessons and classwork for my students is nearly impossible. We can never have enough whiteboard markers as my students are constantly coming up to the board to display their knowledge! Lastly, having the necessary sanitary supplies, such as Clorox wipes and Kleenex, to keep the classroom clean will ensure that my students remain healthy and present at school.

My vision is to spark the confidence and overall appreciation for mathematics in my students who have historically faced failures in math. Any materials I receive will help ignite this spark. I am requesting your help in empowering my students to become persistent problem solvers who will take ownership of their own educational trajectories.

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