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Ms. Baldwin from Durham, NC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Baldwin's classroom raised $466

Every Reader Deserves the Right Tools

Help me give my students a classroom where they can succeed and reach their goals with the proper supplies!

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Ms. Baldwin Neal Magnet Middle School
Durham, NC Grades 6-8

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

As a passionate sixth-grade English teacher, I strive to inspire a lifelong love of reading while helping every student reach their full potential. Resources like engaging books, pencils, headphones, anchor chart posters, and cleaning supplies create a welcoming, organized classroom where students can learn with confidence. These essentials support literacy, collaboration, and creativity while ensuring every child has the tools they need to succeed. My greatest joy is making a meaningful difference in my students’ lives every day. With all the right supplies I can provide a safe, welcoming environment where every child has the tools to succeed. My greatest hope is to help my students reach their goals, discover their confidence, and fall in love with reading and English for years to come. Teaching is more than my career—it’s my passion and my purpose. Every day, I strive to create a classroom where my sixth-grade students feel valued, encouraged, and inspired to believe in themselves.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

90 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Baldwin Neal Magnet Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Durham, NC View local requests

Nearly all 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

90 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
5 Book Set: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 8-12) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $80.00 1 $80.00
24 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Student Headphones with Microphone Kids Earphones for School, Adjustable over Ear Head Phones Class Set Earbuds Wire Earphones for School Students Kids (Black) • Amazon Business $75.99 1 $75.99
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets Per Pad, 2 Pads, Large, White, Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Anchor Chart, Office Supplies & School Supplies, Great for Teachers and Students • Amazon Business $30.97 1 $30.97
Goosebumps Classic (Series 1) - 10 Books Set Collection R.L. Stine • Amazon Business $29.89 1 $29.89
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack - Pre-sharpened pencils #2 Wood-Cased Yellow Sharpened Pencils for Kids with Latex-Free Eraser Top for Office and Classroom Supplies. • Amazon Business $24.43 1 $24.43
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count, Clear, 5 mil, Laminate Business Cards, Small Banners, Essays, Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Size 8.9x11.4 in Paper • Amazon Business $22.29 1 $22.29
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls, Easter Basket Stuffers Egg Fillers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes Goodie Bag • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
LYSOL Disinfecting Wipes, All Purpose Cleaner, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, Household Cleaning Supplies, Dorm Essentials, Lemon + Mango & Hibiscus + Crisp Linen Scent, 80 ct. (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Febreze Air Mist Luxe Air Freshener Spray Ocean Scent 8.1 oz. 3/Pack (5549/38885) • Staples $14.29 1 $14.29
Fidget Simple Fidget Pack, 35pcs Fidget Toys Set with Popping Fidget Sensory Toys for Kids and Adults, Stress Relief Kit Gifts for Party Favors Classroom Prizes Easter Basket Stuffers Egg Fillers • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49

Materials cost

$334.30

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$395.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.77

Total project goal

$465.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $465.16

1 Donor

-$465.16

Donations toward project cost

-$395.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.77

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