TEACHER'S INSTITUTE at LA ACADEMIA

Manny Martinez Middle School

Why do we give back to our community?  When a group of middle school students were asked this very question, they responded, "Giving back requires compassion...that requires love."  So we decided to delve into this concept even more.  My students and I explored how to give back to our community and take action.  I wanted to see if this sort of service learning was an effective tool in teaching social justice.  The answer was yes!!  Check out the presentation and student interviews to learn more.