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Mr. Banay from Gastonia, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Banay's classroom raised $446

Hear Ideas, Build Minds, and Inspire Lifelong Learning Success

Help me give my students opportunities to listen or think aloud during learning and testing because these strategies strengthen brain development, improve information processing, enhance memory, support problem-solving, and help students demonstrate their learning more effectively..

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Mr. Banay York Chester Middle School
Gastonia, NC Grades 6-8

My Project

I love how my students are curious, creative, and eager to grow when they are given the right opportunities to learn. Each student brings unique ideas, experiences, and voices that make our classroom a stronger learning community. This project will provide resources that encourage listening, thinking aloud, and active participation, helping students develop deeper understanding and stronger communication skills. By hearing their own thoughts and the ideas of others, students will build confidence, improve problem-solving abilities, and become more engaged learners. These resources will support their academic growth while creating a classroom environment where every student’s voice matters.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

130 students impacted 1 donor
Mr. Banay York Chester Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Gastonia, 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

130 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Eduvy Bulk Headphones for Classroom, 24 Pack Durable School Wired Headphones for Students. Teacher Must Haves Supplies from Elementary to College (Black) • Amazon Business $136.99 2 $273.98
Febreze Air Mist Air Freshener Spray Unstopables Fresh Scent 8.1 oz. 3/Pack (5570/3401) • Staples $14.89 2 $29.78
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Cleaner, Lemon + Mango + Linen, 80 ct. (4 Pack) | All Purpose Cleaner, Sanitizing, Deodorizing, Apartment Essentials, Back To School Cleaning Supplies, Kitchen & Bathroom Wipe • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97

Materials cost

$318.73

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $24.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$378.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.77

Total project goal

$445.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $445.14

1 Donor

-$445.14

Donations toward project cost

-$378.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.77

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