I am officially one week into my new teaching job at a Title I middle school. Let me begin by saying it is different in every single way possible from the predominately white, upper middle class high school I taught at the last two years.
I have never had to adjust to something so new, and so fast, as I have in the last week.
Here are some interesting facts about the Title I school I work at:
5.6% Native American
2.2% Asian
4% Pacific Islander
6.1% Asian/Pacific Islander
6.1% Black
6.1% Hispanic
67.3% White
59.5% Free or Reduced Lunch
13.8% Special Education
5.8% English Language Learners
(Google WA State Report Card to look at stats like these on any school in WA State)
It is a breath of fresh air to be around this kind of diversity in Spokane. I love it. I love these kids. Thanks for giving me a job, God.
Until next time...
