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Mrs. Wegner from Grass Valley, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Wegner's classroom raised $1,016

Help Us See with an LCD!

My students need one LCD projector and a portable screen in order to follow along with teacher presentations and create their own presentations.

Mrs. Wegner John Muir Charter School

Grass Valley, CA Grades 9-12

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

"I'm ready to return to school for a second chance at my high school diploma, but..." My students typically start off their first days in our program full of excuses as to why they might not succeed in their quest for a diploma. One of the main reasons we hear is that students get frustrated easily and have trouble following along, either because they lack basic skills or they have vision problems, or both. Because they have difficulty following along with instruction, they miss out on a chance at success. I teach young adults, ages 16-25, who did not complete their high school diploma when they were initially enrolled in high school. They have voluntarily chosen to come back to school to work towards graduation. Students enter at all different levels, so essentially our school is a composite of 9-12 graders, depending on how many credits they have received in the past.

Our students enter our program very motivated, but also very wary. They have not succeeded in the past and are hesitant about obstacles they may encounter. They are used to taking a back seat instead of taking charge of their education. This means if there is a concept they don't understand or even if it's something as simple as not being able to see the board, they do not always speak up. Our school is housed in one room meant for a business, so visibility of teacher notes can be an issue.

Having the ability to project notes, PowerPoints and videos, at the very least, will help our students in a number of ways. First, the issue of being able to see will be solved because the projection can be sized appropriately. Second, using this sort of technology automatically generates student interest because they are exposed to multimedia presentations and concepts can be taught in a variety of interesting ways. Third, students themselves can become adept at creating and giving presentations of final projects while learning how to use one type of technology all at the same time.

With your help, our students who have failed in the past can succeed this time around, be it their second, third or fourth attempt at a high school diploma. Not only will they will be able to follow along with lectures more easily and learn to give their own presentations, they will be learning required skills for succeeding in college or in the business world. Having the ability to follow along during a presentation, take notes and, of course, learning how to speak publicly while using a piece of modern technology to their advantage, is one of the most important gifts we can give them. By helping us acquire what is today considered to be basic technology in the classroom, our students will know that their success matters to us and to their community.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

90 students impacted 7 donors

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Grass Valley, CA
Grades 9-12
Literacy
Mathematics
Civics & Government
Charter School
Technology
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Wegner John Muir Charter School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Grass Valley, CA View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

90 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

EIKI LC-XA20 XGA LCD PROJECTOR • Lab Safety Supply, Inc. dba Highsmith Inc $603.68 1 $603.68

99IN DIAG PORTABLE TRIPOD ELECTRIC MATTE WHITE -- Elite 99" Diagonal, View 70" x 70" Tripod Electric Projector Screen • Quill $89.99 1 $89.99

Materials cost			$693.67
Vendor shipping charges			$69.37
Sales tax			$50.29
3rd party payment processing fee			$10.41
Fulfillment labor & materials			$9.00
Total project cost			$832.74
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$182.80
Total project goal			$1,015.54
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$1,015.54
6 Donors			-$485.82
Donations toward project cost			-$416.37
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$69.45
match offer			-$507.77
Match offer toward project cost			-$416.37
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$91.40
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$21.95
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Help Us See with an LCD!

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.