Help me give my students a beautiful classroom they deserve and are inspired to learn in!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lopes's classroom raised $197
This project is fully funded
My Students
I have the pleasure of teaching mathematics to sophomores and juniors at our high school in Newark, New Jersey. The most exciting part of my job is seeing my students growth through out the year. They go from "I hate math!" to "This makes so much sense!" No matter what obstacles my students face on a daily, from being teenage parents, to raising siblings, or even being homeless they always come to class excited and eager to learn. However, they are deprived of some of their basic needs.
My students are warriors who never give up.
Despite being at a disadvantage my students always put their best foot forward. My students are compassionate and creative. Given the proper materials, the sky is the limit for the things they could accomplish.
My Project
At the beginning of every year I spend hours setting up a classroom that my students are proud to walk into and are motivated to learn in. I love having posters, both motivational and academic. My biggest pride is my bulletin boards. I always try to do something fun that the students will get a kick out of, this year it read, "I like counting, I like solving, I work hard, so I'm shining" (a little Cardi B reference). As much as I enjoy doing this, it can get costly, VERY quickly.
With these materials I can set up a beautiful classroom that my students deserve and will enjoy coming into.
More than three‑quarters of 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
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