LaShonda Paulsell   Mark Twain Elementary    Springfield, MO     Introduction    Mark Twain Elementary has a diverse population of students and staff, many of whom come from different backgrounds. Our school's diversity needed to be celebrated and recognized. Many students come from low-income families. These students have yet to have the opportunity to travel or gain experiences from other places. Most students that I have had in the past are so interested in learning about

Kelsi Thomas and Alyssa Wicklund Wilder Elementary School, Springfield, Missouri The Family Literacy Night project involves caregivers in...