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Collaboration is essential in our classrooms because it is inherent in the nature of how work is accomplished in our civic and workforce lives. Much of all significant work is accomplished in teams, and in many cases, global teams. This is why both the Common Core State Standards for reading and mathematics and the Next Generation Science Standards call for students to develop skills for collaboration and group problem-solving. It allows for students to practice working with others and learn to respect different perspectives.
Above is a poster I created about the benefits of inclusive education. Inclusive education is when all students, regardless of any challenges they may have, have access to age-appropriate general education classes to receive high-quality instruction, interventions, and supports that enable them to meet success in the core curriculum. Years of research have proven that students with disabilities that have access to general classrooms have better social, emotional and academic outcomes. This is because in this type of education, they are not defined by their condition and are given the chance to learn and grow to their fullest potential.
Above is a poster I created about the benefits of inclusive education. Inclusive education is when all students, regardless of any challenges they may have, have access to age-appropriate general education classes to receive high-quality instruction, interventions, and supports that enable them to meet success in the core curriculum. Years of research have proven that students with disabilities that have access to general classrooms have better social, emotional and academic outcomes. This is because in this type of education, they are not defined by their condition and are given the chance to learn and grow to their fullest potential.
Above is a photo of a stencil mural design about children in Marin City that I worked on with the Bayside MLK students.
Collaborative Art Projects with MLK/Bayside Academy
Collaborative Art Projects with MLK/Bayside Academy
In Spring 2021, my art class and I got the opportunity to collaborate with a combined fourth and fifth grade class at MLK Bayside Academy in Marin City on various art projects through Performing Stars of Marin. The mission of the Performing Stars program is to transform the lives of low income and at-risk children by providing them with the opportunity of involvement in art, music, theater and other enrichment opportunities that will help them "reach for the stars" as they grow up, rather than acting out in negative ways. Performing Stars of Marin also seeks to address racial disparity in Marin County, the most racially unequal county in California. Many people in the Canal district of San Rafael and in Marin City are unable to access good healthcare, housing and resources, which unfortunately leads to a lack of opportunities for them.
This experience has taught me to be highly aware of my privileges and look out and advocate for those around me who do not get equal opportunities due to equity gaps, societal prejudice and injustice, even starting in just Marin County alone. As an aspiring teacher, I have learned from Performing Stars how crucial it is that schools make one-hundred percent sure that each and every child gets equal opportunities to learn, grow and express themselves, no matter their zip code or the color of their skin.
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