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Ms. S. Nivens from Charlotte, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. S. Nivens's classroom raised $653

Fueling the Media Arts Crew: Tech Careers Start Here

Help me give my students hands-on experience in digital media production using high-quality 4K video cameras and a DSLR telephoto lens to capture school events and creative stories.

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Ms. S. Nivens Harding University High School
Charlotte, NC Grades 9-12

My Project

My students are incredibly driven, creative, and eager to master the technology that shapes our world. As a Title I STEM magnet school, we proudly offer Adobe and Computer Science pathways, and our students are highly motivated to dive deep into digital design, content creation, marketing, production, and Adobe editing. This project will directly support our classroom media arts curriculum, our tech-loving ROTC program, and our dedicated afterschool "HUHS_ramsmedia" who produce content covering all of our school sports.

By bringing these technical tools into our space, my students will gain the hands-on experience they need to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application.

Whether they are editing a video highlight reel, designing a marketing campaign, or managing a live production, these resources will expand their technical knowledge and give them a safe environment to explore potential career paths. Your support will help these talented students discover their passions, sharpen their digital skills, and unlock future opportunities in the media arts industry. Thank you for investing in our future creators and innovators!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

500 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. S. Nivens Harding University High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

500 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canon - EF75-300mm F4-5.6 III Telephoto Zoom Lens for EOS DSLR Cameras - Multi • Best Buy Education $239.99 1 $239.99
lovpo 4K Video Camera, Camcorder 48MP Ultra HD WiFi Vlogging Camera for YouTube 18X Zoom 3.0" Touch Screen Digital Camera with Microphone, Stabilizer, Lens Hood, Remote, 2 Batteries • Amazon Business $119.99 2 $239.98

Materials cost

$479.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $37.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$554.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.87

Total project goal

$652.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $652.48

1 Donor

-$652.48

Donations toward project cost

-$554.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$97.87

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