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Completed: Always Attend Always Achieve! "The Blind Side" for Students.

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"I am a 9th and 10th grade English teacher. I teach at a high-needs school. The student body is 99% African-American and a majority of our students qualify for free and reduced meals.

My students need to read books that will engage them. They do not have many, if any, books that are their own.

I am... " MORE

"I am a 9th and 10th grade English teacher. I teach at a high-needs school. The student body is 99% African-American and a majority of our students qualify for free and reduced meals.

My students need to read books that will engage them. They do not have many, if any, books that are their own.

I am requesting 25 copies of the book The Blind Side for my students. If students have a 95% or higher attendance rate I will allow them to keep the book as an incentive.

You will make it possible for me to engage my students in reading and reward them for coming to school on time and ready to learn.

My students need 25 copies of "The Blind Side" by Michael Lewis.

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

Dec 9, 2009
Dear Karen, Paul and Open Society Institute - Baltimore, 

Thank you so much for your generous gift. My students are going to be very excited to get their hands on this book. Since it is about a Baltimore Raven, I expect to have a lot of kids be motivated by Oher's life story. Thank you for playing a part in fulfilling my goal to provide my students their own library. They will leave this year with several books, and I expect The Blind Side to become a fan favorite among my kids.

Have a wonderful holiday season. My students will be very grateful for this opportunity.

With gratitude,
Mr. D.

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Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Carolyn B. (volunteer) on Nov 23, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested books and posted this project.
Ryan G. (associate) on Nov 24, 2009
Paul from Maryland gave on Dec 8, 2009
"I gave to this project because the "Blind Side" is an amazingly inspirational story and I hope it encourages the students to stay in school and reach for their dreams!"
Karen from Baltimore, MD gave on Dec 9, 2009
"Open Society Institute - Baltimore supports Baltimore City Public School System teachers, who are working with their students to improve attendance."
Open Society Institute - Baltimore from Baltimore, MD gave in support of Open Society Institute - Baltimore's Giving Page on Dec 9, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Dec 9, 2009
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
The teacher Mr. D. on Dec 9, 2009
Purchased the books for Mr. D.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member) on Jan 6, 2010
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