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Digital Cameras Expand Our World
Ms. S.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
New York (City) ?

Digital Cameras Expand Our World

Our study of immigration will be immeasurably enhanced by the experience of photographing and looking at photos. Your gift will make a lasting difference to my students' learning....more

My students need 5 digital cameras and 5 memory cards to record their experiences on field trips ...
To go: $373
Time left: 31 days
Any amount welcome.
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To go: $373
Time left: 31 days
Donors so far: 5
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Printer for Classroom Materials
Mr. B.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
New York (City) ?

Printer for Classroom Materials

Having a printer to make these materials will enhance and accelerate my students' learning throughout the day. They will make our classroom more fun and give students more opportunities to learn as t...more

My students need a color printer with 8 toner cartridges.
To go: $305
Any amount welcome.
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Donors so far: 5
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Dancing Through The Pages, With My Tap Shoes On
Ms. C.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
New York (City) ?

"Dancing Through The Pages, With My Tap Shoes On"

I teach dance to a very eager, talented and bright group of middle school students. I have fifteen books for two hundred students. I need, or it would be better to say, that I am dreaming of having a...more

My students need a small collection of books about dance and dancers.
To go: $767
Any amount welcome.
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To go: $767
Donors so far: 4
LCD Projector For History and Art
Ms. F.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
New York (City) ?

LCD Projector For History and Art

I teach 9th and 11th grade Social Studies classes at a dual mission public school dedicated to both the arts and academics. We are an inner city school of the arts and our academic classes struggle to...more

My students need a LCD projector.
To go: $835
Time left: 32 days
Any amount welcome.
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Time left: 32 days
Donors so far: 6
The Classroom Gallery Scene
Ms. C.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
New York (City) ?

The Classroom Gallery Scene

With a greater ease in mounting the work, my students could assume more of the responsibilities of selecting art and decorating our room. In my classroom, I picture collaborations on curating and moun...more

My classroom needs 6 bulletin boards.
To go: $857
Any amount welcome.
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To go: $857
Donors so far: 5
Boys Need to Read Too!
Mr. L.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
New York (City) ?

Boys Need to Read Too!

One proven way to get young men to read is to buy books that will hook them and entice them to read more. Your donation will make it possible for young men to develop a love for reading....more

My students need 27 book title and book sets including "Thief of Always" and the Sardine in Oute...
To go: $357
Time left: 11 days
Any amount welcome.
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To go: $357
Time left: 11 days
Donors so far: 2
Can We Go Camping?
Ms. T.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
New York (City) ?

Can We Go Camping?

We try to take a number of students on a camping trip in upstate New York once or twice a year. These trips, while fun and eye-opening for our students are also designed to be educational in nature....more

My students need 20 sleeping bags to go on camping trips throughout the year.
To go: $307
Any amount welcome.
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To Animate or Edit, That Is The Question!
Ms. S.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
New York (City) ?

To Animate or Edit, That Is The Question!

With this donation, you will empower 60 students to edit photographs and create stop-motion animated movies - and countless numbers of 8th graders in the following years....more

My 7th and 8th grade students need a laptop with 2 GB ram (and a protective sleeve for storage) f...
To go: $379
Any amount welcome.
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To go: $379
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We Have Books But No Shelves.
Mrs. S.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Tennessee ?

We Have Books But No Shelves.
Updated on Jan 26, 2010

My students need bookcases so that we can have a place to put our books and supplies. Many of my books are either in boxes or crates on the floor. This makes it difficult for students pick out books t...more

My students need 3 bookshelves.
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
"I can't fully express my joy, excitement, and thanks for your donation to my project. It is great to see that you share my joy of teaching students the proper way to display books. Not only that, but ..." more
Completed Project:
Electronic Assistant For Teens With Reading Disabilities
Mr. R.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Kansas ?

Electronic Assistant For Teens With Reading Disabilities
Updated on Jan 26, 2010

Just as vision can be corrected with lenses, there is now available an electronic reading pen that scans text and delivers an audio (pronunciation) and text (definition, syllabification, synonym) outp...more

Our students with reading disabilities need an electronic reading assistant that can efficiently ...
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
"Thank you for your generous support through this grant of our efforts to provide our high school students with access to some of the latest technology that will will help and inspire them to continue ..." more
Completed Project:
Rocketry and Space History
Mrs. K.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Minnesota ?

Rocketry and Space History
Updated on Jan 26, 2010

Our teaching team would like to give the students an experience like no other. We will do a thematic unit on Space. My students need two model rocket launch sets, which include 24 rockets, 24 engines...more

My students need two model rocket launch sets, three bulk packs of 12 rockets each, two packs of ...
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
"I can't even begin to express my thanks for your support. My students and I are so excited to do this project. I am now able to refer to "later in the year, when we build our rockets"... and the kid..." more
Completed Project:
Easel Can Make Learning Easier
Ms. L.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Illinois (Chicago) ?

Easel Can Make Learning Easier
Updated on Jan 26, 2010

Having a flip chart easel, flip chart paper, and colorful flip chart markers will allow me to create large visual aides and large text that I can post in my classroom and use to help explain new conce...more

My students need a flip chart easel, flip chart paper and a flip chart marker set.
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
"Thank you all for your generosity. Your donations toward a new classroom easel are very much appreciated. The students and I are very excited about gaining this important classroom tool!This new eas..." more
Completed Project:
Ready For Battle
Mrs. J.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Illinois (Chicago) ?

Ready For Battle
Updated on Jan 26, 2010
Teacher MailImpact Letter posted!
"Thank you for your generous donation to our book club. We not only needed the books to prepare for the completion, but we needed new titles to increase our classroom library. With your generous dona..." more
Completed Project:
Where are the Science Fiction Books?
Ms. H.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Illinois (State) ?
Teacher MailImpact Letter posted!
"I'm writing to express how happy and grateful I am for your generous donation. I would also like to thank you for taking the time to read my proposal online. My students were very excited when the boo..." more
Completed Project:
Technology is Everything!
Ms. H.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Maryland ?

Technology is Everything!
Updated 6 days ago
Teacher MailImpact Letter posted!
"Words cannot express how grateful my students and I are for your generous contribution towards "Technology is Everything!". When I first told my students about the project and my goal, they did not se..." more
Completed Project:
Help That Student in the Back See the Board!
Ms. N.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
New York (City) ?

Help That Student in the Back See the Board!
Updated on Jan 26, 2010

We believe that learning to read and write music is a key to helping students develop in academic areas outside of music class. Thus, we try to teach the language of music to as many students as possi...more

My students need an 8-in-1 Music Staff Easel, a set of Mecliboards and a Music Stave Easel.
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
"Wow! It is difficult to express how excited and grateful I am that you have funded my Donor's Choose proposal. This is fantastic!Teaching keyboard and music reading skills to first grade students is..." more
Completed Project:
Give Our Students the Organized Classroom they Need!
Ms. C.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
New York (City) ?
Teacher MailImpact Letter posted!
"Thank you so much for all of your help and generosity in supplying my students the furniture needed to help us organize our classroom. When the new pieces arrived the students were overjoyed. They a..." more
Completed Project:
IListen, IRead, IShare, IPod
Ms. H.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Illinois (Chicago) ?

IListen, IRead, IShare, IPod
Updated on Jan 26, 2010

Despite the good intentions of our high-optimism, high-love classroom, we are faced with a daunting challenge: more than half of the students in my class lag two to six years behind grade level....more

My students need 3 iPod Nanos to listen to audiobooks during independent reading.
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
"I cannot thank you enough for your generous donations to our 8th grade classroom. Our independent reading program is the cornerstone of our classroom. Despite our packed schedule and the unspoken pre..." more
Completed Project:
Running for Our Lives
Mr. C.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Oregon ?

Running for Our Lives
Updated on Jan 26, 2010
Teacher MailImpact Letter posted!
"Thank you all so much for your generous donations to our program. Motivating our students is a constant struggle and I know that this material will be vital to the success of our students experience...." more
Completed Project:
Interactive notebooks for female Algebra students
Ms. A.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
North Carolina ?
Teacher MailImpact Letter posted!
"Thank you so much for your generous donation. My students use the markers and highlighters everyday, and the other materials at least twice weekly. The colorful paper helps their graphic organizers ..." more
Completed Project:
Fill Our Tool Box
Mrs. C.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Michigan ?

Fill Our Tool Box
Updated on Jan 26, 2010
Teacher MailImpact Letter posted!
"Let me start by saying a heartfelt thank you for your support this competition season. My students were really excited to receive their own mobile tool-box for the upcoming competition season. The stu..." more
Completed Project:
What is Space Like from a Woman's Perspective?
Ms. A.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Michigan ?

What is Space Like from a Woman's Perspective?
Updated on Jan 26, 2010

Having books inside my classroom that can be used for reading pleasure, research and inspiration will develop skills for career studies, improve reading skills and hopefully plant a desire within thei...more

My students need books as resources and inspiration for career choices, especially since we are a...
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
"Thank you so very much for making this a possibility! I am so excited to see the looks on these kids' faces when they see the books they can use. For those of us who do not have a library or access t..." more
Inner City Soccer Team
Mr. C.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Michigan ?

Inner City Soccer Team

My class needs soccer equipment.You will be making it possible for my students to learn more about the world and the people who live in it through the game of soccer....more

My students need 2 soccer goals, 1 set of indoor soccer balls, 1 set of outdoor soccer balls, 1 s...
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Funded or expired.
Erin from California
"I gave to this project because I grew up playing soccer, and I want your students to have the same opportunity as me to ..."
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Completed Project:
Program Your Robot to Go Through a Maze Autonomously, Part 2
Mr. O.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Michigan ?

Program Your Robot to Go Through a Maze Autonomously, Part 2
Updated on Feb 2, 2010

Students will learn to program small robots using the netbooks and blue-tooth adapters. They will compete to make their robots run through a maze autonomously, using sensors....more

My students need 1 netbook computer and a blue-tooth adapter.
Teacher MailImpact Letter posted!
"Most awesome indeed! Kindly donating for girls and robots! I've read your notes to my students and they were very excited. I was very uplifted as well! Students have worked with this netbook. Prior to..." more
Completed Project:
Telling Our Stories: The Power of Memoir
Mr. R.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Washington ?
Teacher MailImpact Letter posted!
"I want to thank each of you for the wonderful donation of literature! It never gets old to see a look of excitement, wonder, or curiosity on the face of student as they explore a book!! As I men..." more
Completed Project:
Rugby Equipment for School Use
Mr. C.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
California (South) ?

Rugby Equipment for School Use
Updated on Jan 26, 2010
Teacher MailImpact Letter posted!
"Thank you again for your generosity. We have just started our rugby season and the impact of your generous donation is felt by many of the players. We had so many new players this season that the mout..." more
Completed Project:
Interactive Learning for Active Learners
Ms. C.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Virginia ?

Interactive Learning for Active Learners
Updated on Jan 26, 2010

This year, I'm using a strategy called "Interactive Notebooks." This strategy requires my kids to have a notebook, some colored pencils, pens and highlighters. The purpose of these notebooks is to all...more

My students needs 20 spiral notebooks, colored pencils, tape and construction paper.
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
"I want to say thank you to everyone who helped me reach my goal and make this learning opportunity a reality for my kids. We have really been struggling this first month of school due to the lack of s..." more
Completed Project:
Life Lessons for Girls
Ms. K.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
New York (City) ?

Life Lessons for Girls
Updated on Jan 26, 2010

My students need 22 copies of ''What's Happening to My Body'' Book for Girls. The goal of this project is to provide an atmosphere of trust within my community of girls in which they can learn essenti...more

My students need 22 copies of "What's Happening to my Body"; Books for Girls
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
"I want to express my appreciation for your generosity in support of my project "Life Lessons for Girls". Your personal commitment has been incredibly helpful and allowed us to reach our goal. This..." more
Completed Project:
Vampires, Vampires, Vampires
Ms. J.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
New York (City) ?

Vampires, Vampires, Vampires
Updated on Jan 26, 2010
Teacher MailImpact Letter posted!
"Your donation has given young teens a chance to experience that "curl up and read" feeling. The books flew off my shelves and have basically passed from the hands of one student to the next. I often..." more
Completed Project:
Who Am I Without Him 2?
Ms. A.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Illinois (Chicago) ?

Who Am I Without Him 2?
Updated on Jan 26, 2010
Teacher MailImpact Letter posted!
"On behalf of my students, I extend a heartfelt thanks to each of you for your kind and thoughtful donations Because of you all, my students now know that people are concerned about their education and..." more
Completed Project:
Making Science Fun!
Ms. M.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Arkansas ?

Making Science Fun!
Updated 2 days ago

I would like sets of non-fiction books about electricity, matter, simple machines, and the earth as well as tubs of activities on those topics that will engage students in hands-on learning....more

My students need sets of books about simple machines, properties of the earth, electricity, and m...
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
"Words cannot express how excited I am to hear that my class's project has been fully funded! I am so thankful for people like you who donate to help the children of our country be successful in thei..." more
Completed Project:
Desperately Need Books for my Students!
Mr. D.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
New York (City) ?

Desperately Need Books for my Students!
Updated on Dec 18, 2009

My students need 25 copies of the book "Parable of the Sower" so they can analyze contemporary socio-ethnic issues in African American science fiction....more

My students need 25 copies of the book "Parable of the Sower" so they can analyze contemporary so...
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
"Thank you so much for helping fund this project. I know the students are going to love this book, and the fact that they will have their own copy with only heighten the experience. The work my student..." more
Completed Project:
Inspire Young Women in Science!
Ms. C.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
New York (City) ?

Inspire Young Women in Science!
Updated on Jan 26, 2010

We need more young women in science! I am a middle school science teacher at a new (only 3 years old!) all-girls, public school in NYC. We have very low funds this year, but do not want to sacrifice...more

My students need 28 lab stools for their science classroom.
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
"Thank you for your generosity!!! You have committed to inspiring our students -- young female scientists -- for years to come! This year has been an especially challenging one for our school, as we ..." more
Completed Project:
Junior Journalist Part II
Ms. I.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Michigan ?

Junior Journalist Part II
Updated on Dec 14, 2009

I teach a very intelligent group of third graders who come to school every day striving to do their best. We lack the essential items that the students will need to allow them the ability to create, e...more

My students need a laptop computer, 3 flashdrives (2GB) and 5 thesauruses.
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
"I am a third grade teacher with a goal of increasing writing skills through technology. Children are always more exciting and willing to go the extra mile when they have an opportunity to work with t..." more
Completed Project:
Girls In Love With Books
Ms. W.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Florida ?

Girls In Love With Books
Updated on Dec 15, 2009
Teacher MailImpact Letter posted!
"I cannot thank you enough for helping to fund this year's book club. The books you donated to my girls have helped them to know just how fun reading can be. We use the books to have discussions abou..." more
Completed Project:
Future Leaders Need to Get Inspired TODAY!
Mrs. V.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
California (North) ?

Future Leaders Need to Get Inspired TODAY!
Updated on Jan 26, 2010

A trip to Washington, DC is always an incredible experience for a young person. Seeing the government of our country in action and feeling a part of the great United States political system while bei...more

My students need a week long trip to Washington, DC through the amazing Close Up program that wil...
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
"Thank you all so much for your generous help with this project! I cannot believe that because of all of you in a few months I will be taking my students to Washington, DC for a week of new experience..." more
Completed Project:
Sci-fi Reading is Fun!
Ms. J.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Oregon ?

Sci-fi Reading is Fun!
Updated on Jan 26, 2010
Teacher MailImpact Letter posted!
"Thank you so much for your generous donation of science fiction books. The students were so excited when we received the brand new books. They literally cheered when I showed them the books! They c..." more
Whatever the Weather
Ms. B.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Oregon ?

Whatever the Weather

Students will be able to take wind direction and speed using a anemometer, measure rain accumulation with a hydrometer, observe the effects of changing air pressure with a barometer and take the tempe...more

My students need a scientific-grade WeatherBug Weather Station, which will enable our students to...
Funded or expired.
Funded or expired.
Computer for the Students
Mrs. M.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Washington ?

Computer for the Students

Your help will make it possible for my students to be exposed to computers. They will benefit from learning to read and write with another valuable resource, the computer. Right now it is sad when I h...more

My students need two desktop computers.
Funded or expired.
Funded or expired.
First Graders Flip Over the Video on Their Blog
Mrs. B.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
North Carolina ?

First Graders Flip Over the Video on Their Blog

We need 2 flip video cameras to make our video blog a reality. The students will be able to do so many different things with the video cameras such as demonstration and project that can be posted on...more

My students need 2 Flip Video cameras and cases, a tripod and USB cables.
Funded or expired.
Funded or expired.
John from Chapel Hill, NC
"I gave to this project because everyone should have the opportunity to experience learning in a variety of ways, and thi..."
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Stepping Into The Future
Mr. E.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
California (South) ?

Stepping Into The Future

Computers would serve as the vehicle that will allow our students learn outside of the box. They will be able to research ideas that would otherwise remain thoughts in their minds without the proper...more

My students need 20 Macbook computers to elevate their understanding about Physical Science.
Funded or expired.
Funded or expired.
Teaching Life With Basketballs
Mr. W.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
California (South) ?

Teaching Life With Basketballs

You will make it possible for my student-athletes to add on-court success to their tireless work and accomplishments off the court in a school and neighborhood with a rarely-forgiving atmosphere....more

My students need 9 basketballs, with score books, play boards and a ball bag.
Funded or expired.
Funded or expired.
an anonymous donor
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in education."
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How Do They Figure Out The Calories In Food?
Mr. S.'s Classroom
High Poverty ?
Washington ?

How Do They Figure Out The Calories In Food?

For many of our students this is their first experience integrating technology, science, and mathematics. The power of collecting data from a student designed experiment and then using that to drive...more

My students need an additional 4 TI 83 plus graphing calculators to complete our class set.
Funded or expired.
Funded or expired.
Aja from Portland, OR
"I am a 1999 Bay graduate and now a lawyer in Portland, and I want every Bay student to have the capability and opportuni..."
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