This week his students are learning new skills for constructing persuasive essays. He is thrilled to showcase his classroom because his students have been working relentlessly, not only towards their academic goals, but also towards their personal goals for success in college and beyond. Students have been operating as a community to support each other’s learning in preparation for their upcoming STAAR exam. This communal effort has extended beyond the classroom as students are working to support each other outside of school. His students worked as a family to plan their travel from Texas to Chicago for their college visit. During AmeriCorps Week, he can’t wait to show off his students’ collective grit, determination, and joy for learning and service.