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Mrs. Kozelski from Wadmalaw Island, SC is requesting other through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Nice Lights!

My students need light covers that naturally enhance their learning, and create calmer classroom environments. Help us diffuse harsh fluorescent lights!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Kozelski's classroom raised $591

This project is fully funded

My Students

It warms my heart everyday, to hear everyone, students and staff, sing the shared vision in the morning. We even break into song doing the dishes, or walking down the hall. It's the glue that holds us together, and keeps us focused, as we look our challenge straight in the eyes.

Our school is located on an island, just outside of Charleston.

The students come from low-income families, and many of them face academic and/or behavioral difficulties. Academic levels in one classroom, can span five grade levels. We are combating our overwhelming needs, by personalizing learning for every student.

My Project

With light covers, our students' behavior and academic achievement will be directly impacted and improved. The light covers will create a positive and calm atmosphere. By setting up a positive and comforting environment, students will be set up for success, to engage in cooperative learning activities, with one another.

According to research, a significant percentage of elementary age students experience visual difficulties, which can lead to behavioral and academic difficulties.

Research also states that the imperceptible flicker and brightness of fluorescent lights only worsen these difficulties. Fluorescent lights can cause headaches, anxiety, and fidgety behavior. However, fluorescent light covers immediately reduce all of these ailments and issues, making it possible for students to engage at a high level.

Mrs. Kozelski Edith L Frierson Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Wadmalaw Island, SC 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

60 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Educational Insights Classroom Light Filters Tranquil Blue Pack of 4 • Amazon $25.56 17 $434.52

Materials cost

$434.52

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$501.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.53

Total project goal

$590.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $590.20

2 Donors

-$472.55

Donations toward project cost

-$416.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.88

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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