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Completed: "I Can See Clearly Now, The Overhead is GONE!"

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"Shine on education!!

I am a 5th grade teacher in a high poverty inner city school. I have the same group of students for the entire day and teach Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Even though there is a lack of technology and resources at our school, we are working hard to ... " MORE

"Shine on education!!

I am a 5th grade teacher in a high poverty inner city school. I have the same group of students for the entire day and teach Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Even though there is a lack of technology and resources at our school, we are working hard to ensure that we are prepared for middle school. Our big goal poster on the front wall reminds us to work hard every single day.

Everyday, our lessons require us to use an overhead projector with black and white transparencies. Unfortunately, once every three to four weeks, the overhead light bulb burns out. In our high poverty district, there is not enough funding to supply overhead light bulbs and the teacher is left with the cost.

Instead of asking for funding for infinite amounts of light bulbs, we are proposing for an LCD projector. Not only is this solution more environmentally friendly, but the learning experience will be enhanced with powerpoint presentations, color photos, and hyperlinks that allow us to access the Internet as a whole class.

Your help will ensure that my students learning is not interrupted with technical malfunctions. You will make it possible for our entire class to meet our big goal and move on to middle school.

My students need an LCD projector for an enhanced learning experience. The cost of this proposal is $1,098, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ?."

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Ms. P. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Nov 13, 2009
Dear Elliott and Terry, Gina, Kate, Kathleen, Carolina, Mary, Deborah, Andrea, Ed, Casey Boney, Barbara, Garrett, Megan and april, 
I can't fully express my joy, excitement, and thanks for your donation to this project. It is wonderful to see that we all share the same vision for reaching children.

The LCD projector that you have funded will be used daily to enhance the lesson plans that I create for my students. I will be able to introduce new material that can now include hyperlinks, sound effects, and video clips in order to support our classroom of English language learners. The depth of learning will escalate to a new level that these students have never experienced.

Once again, thank you for all of your support and donations. Your generosity will never be forgotten.

With gratitude,
Ms. P.

Photos coming soon!

Live Updates
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Erica S. (volunteer) on Oct 18, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested technology and posted this project.
John C. (associate) on Oct 19, 2009
"I gave to this project because I love you!"
Casey Boney from Texas gave on Oct 23, 2009
"I gave to this project because I love you and you are the best! Hope you get this!!! "
Megan from Conroe, TX gave on Oct 26, 2009
"I gave to this project because I am a strong believer in donating and/or volunteering in the educational process. "
Elliott and Terry from Boerne, TX gave on Oct 27, 2009
"I gave to this project"
Gina from Conroe, TX gave on Oct 28, 2009
"Thank you so much guys!! My students and I really appreciate your donations :)"
The teacher Ms. P. on Oct 28, 2009
"I donated because I want to support kids in California (North)."
Mary from California gave in support of Matt Serier's Mustache Page on Nov 5, 2009
Garrett from California gave in support of William Wagner's Mustache on Nov 10, 2009
"I gave to this project because education is the most important thing in the world."
Ed from California gave in support of William Wagner's Mustache on Nov 10, 2009
"I am excited to support education and William Wagner's mustache for kids efforts!"
Carolina from San Francisco, CA gave in support of William Wagner's Mustache on Nov 10, 2009
"I gave to this project because I believe in education. It is difficult to teach with out the basic supplies."
Andrea from California gave in support of William Wagner's Mustache on Nov 10, 2009
"I gave to this project because I like the fact that I am helping the classroom and the environment at the same time! "
Kathleen from Port Neches, TX gave on Nov 10, 2009
"I have been watching this grow and I am so proud of everyone and their support of education! As a teacher myself, this really touches my heart. Jenny, I know you are so happy your kids will be getting the education they need with the right supplies for years to come!!!"
Megan from Conroe, TX on Nov 11, 2009
"I gave to this project because my little brother Ben is one of the best people around along with the selfless teachers that deserve more than they receive. Thanks you all!"
Deborah from California gave in support of Ben Valdez's Mustache on Nov 11, 2009
Barbara gave on Nov 12, 2009
april gave on Nov 12, 2009
Kate from San francisco, CA gave on Nov 12, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Nov 12, 2009
The teacher Ms. P. on Nov 13, 2009
Purchased the technology for Ms. P.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member) on Nov 13, 2009
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