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"I teach third grade in an inner city school. My students come from a varied background and home life. Our school is high poverty, but we expect excellence from our students despite their economic condition.

I would like to motivate my students and provide a unique opportunity for them. I want ... " MORE

"I teach third grade in an inner city school. My students come from a varied background and home life. Our school is high poverty, but we expect excellence from our students despite their economic condition.

I would like to motivate my students and provide a unique opportunity for them. I want to establish an astronomy club. That club would meet in the evening once or twice a month, and we would explore space and all its beauty. My students will have to compete with students from other countries who will be more prepared than they will for higher learning and be exposed to more opportunities. I want my students to want to go to college and study a field that I love so much...science. I want them to have a passion for inquiry and exploration.

This telescope will not only inspire me to teach better, but it will also inspire my students to seek knowledge of space and other scientific topics. It is important not only for their future employment, but it will also increase their chances of passing state required tests in science. My telescope and the club I create with it will improve the tests scores and lives of my students.

If you choose to fund my project, you will brighten the lives of students in a high poverty area that need something awesome to look at and believe in. They will join my astronomy club, look at those stars, and know that their future is only limited by their imaginations. They can aim for the stars and be successful in life if they have a good understanding of the world and what it takes to succeed in it. Thank you for considering my proposal and I hope you find it appealing.

My students need a telescope to promote science education and astronomy.

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Mrs. H. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Oct 28, 2009
Dear Beth, Carissa, Keira, Gillian Horvath, M. Giant and M. Edium and Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation, 
Thank you so much for funding my project! I am super excited to start an astronomy club in my school. My students will be amazed by what they can see through a telescope. Being a teacher can be so hard because we never have all the things we need to do our job, but with donors like you we can get what we need and really make a difference in the lives' of our students. Thank you so much and I hope you continue to fund projects in the future.

With gratitude,
Mrs. H.

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Live Updates
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Rachel B. (volunteer) on Sep 11, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested technology and posted this project.
Scott C. (associate) on Sep 12, 2009
"Yay for your classroom and all the learning you'll have with this new project coming your way! And be sure to thank your teacher for coming up with such a great way to help you learn!"
Keira from Houston, TX gave in support of Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09 on Oct 20, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Applied Sciences education."
Carissa from California gave in support of Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09 on Oct 21, 2009
"We donated because M. Edium (age 5) loves science and wants everyone else to love it, too."
M. Giant and M. Edium from Minneapolis, MN gave in support of Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09 on Oct 21, 2009
"I gave because every little bit helps and I want to see the kids achieve their dreams."
Gillian Horvath from Studio City, CA gave in support of Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09 on Oct 22, 2009
"A late birthday present to M.Edium, and in support of Tomato Nation. To infinity and beyond!"
Beth from Chicago, IL gave in support of Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09 on Oct 23, 2009
"The Richard M. Fairbanks Foundation is half-funding classroom needs at schools in Marion County, Indiana that teach literacy, math, science, and social science."

gave on Oct 23, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Oct 23, 2009
The teacher Mrs. H. on Oct 28, 2009
Purchased the technology for Mrs. H.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member) on Oct 29, 2009
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