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Completed: Non-Fiction Books for my 8th Graders

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"My classroom sits in an economically challenged section of our community. We are a public school who is going through major budget cuts in our current economic state.

My students have to have more real life situations to read about. It is already very difficult to get teens to read, however I find ... " MORE

"My classroom sits in an economically challenged section of our community. We are a public school who is going through major budget cuts in our current economic state.

My students have to have more real life situations to read about. It is already very difficult to get teens to read, however I find it increasingly challenging to get them to read nonfiction, as most of them have very little interest in any of the nonfiction books we have at school.

Sixty nonfiction books that will grab their interest and give my students a wide variety of topics to choose from. My classroom is full of 8th graders who want to read but don't have great books! I truly believe that if we give students good things to read it will foster a love of reading in the future. Our books are old, worn out and do not interest the population I teach. They need real life stories about real life people that they can relate to.

These books will make learning more meaningful, enrich my students personal lives, as well as increase their reading skills, fluency, and comprehension. Nonfiction reading is also very pivotal to the development of their life skills, as many of our students come from homes where college is not a primary option.

My students need high interest non-fiction books to read to help increase their love of reading, fluency, and comprehension.

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Mr. C. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Jan 16, 2010
Dear Palisades Media Group, Leonard, Catherine, Marcus, Credit Suisse Holiday Charity Initiative and Anonymous Donor, 

I wanted to take a second to personally thank you for your selfless donations to my students, our school, as well as our community. The dedication you have shown to the improvement of the resources available to my students cannot truly be expressed with words. These books will go a long way to increasing student interest, as well as their ability in reading. Many people today argue for a better educational system but few actually act on their beliefs; if we had more people willing to give the way you all have given I am sure, without a doubt, that this country would be a much better place. Thanks again for your donation, the impact will follow my students for the rest of their lives.

With gratitude,
Mr. C.

On Jan 18, 2010, Mr. C. followed this note with student letters sent via mail to the donor who completed this project, and to donors who gave $100 or more.

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Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Olena M. (volunteer) on Aug 16, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested books and posted this project.
Shira N. (associate) on Aug 18, 2009
"I gave to this project because as a former high school teacher in Tennessee, I wanted to buy my students a weekly reader newspaper and could not afford to do it at the time. We are all grateful for teachers like you! "
Catherine from Tennessee gave on Oct 14, 2009
"I used to sub at CM Eppes & know that this school will make good use of this donation. GO PIRATES!!!"
Marcus from North Carolina gave in support of Raleigh Office on Dec 10, 2009
"Thank both of you so very much for your donations. We need to get the word out to everyone so we can get these kids some good real-life stories to read! Thanks again!"
The teacher Mr. C. on Dec 10, 2009
"I gave to this project because I am a strong believer in literacy education. I live withing walking distance of this school and feel that helping in my own community is very important."
Leonard from North Carolina gave on Dec 24, 2009
"I grew up in the area and want to support education."
Palisades Media Group from Santa Monica, CA gave on Jan 8, 2010
"A huge thanks to Leonard and the Palisades Media Group. Y'all have both made us one step closer to reaching our goal. My hope is that this project gets funded soon as it is more apparent everyday that my kids struggle over and over to find a good non-fiction book to read. Thanks again!"
The teacher Mr. C. on Jan 8, 2010
A donor gave on Jan 13, 2010
"Credit Suisse Americas Foundation is matching its employees donations as part of the 2009 Holiday Charity Initiative!"
Credit Suisse Holiday Charity Initiative from New York, NY gave in support of Raleigh Office on Jan 16, 2010
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Jan 16, 2010
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
The teacher Mr. C. on Jan 16, 2010
Purchased the books for Mr. C.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member) on Jan 18, 2010
Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mr. C.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).
Jenni D. (staff member) on Jan 18, 2010
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