I have the privilege this year of educating the minds of 29 fourth graders. However, I serve at a school where we are passionately educating over 500 amazing kids. Over five hundred students who are eager to learn, excited about reading, mastering language arts, pumped about math, and so enthusiastic about the arts. However, they have come into this grade in the midst of a horrible pandemic, a pandemic that is shining a spotlight on the lack of equity within the school system.
This passionate group of students resides on the Southside of Chicago.
They are tasked with learning in the midst of racial tension, gang violence, and global unrest. However, they brave these issues with a resiliency unknown to me. My goal is to ensure that they have unlimited access to the resources needed despite their zip code.
My Project
In the past two years, my learners have missed the joy of letting a book pass through their hands. Most of their reading has occurred digitally or not at all. Help me create a space that will encourage my students to get comfy with a good book. In addition, my fourth graders need a library to help organize our books. In the past few years, our requirements for space have changed. This change opens up our ability to create a much-needed library for learners to engage in independent reading in a comfortable space.
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
VASAGLE Shoe Bench, Shoe Storage Organizer with 6 Compartments and 3 Adjustable Shelves, Cushioned Seat, Compact and Narrow, for Entryway, Hallway, Closet, White ULHS23WT
• Amazon Business
$89.98
1
$89.98
Artistic Weavers Odelia Updated Traditional Rug Orange/Navy 5'3" x 7'3
• Amazon Business
$59.66
1
$59.66
Simple Designs Home LF2000-BSN Simple Designs, Brushed Nickel Floor Lamp with Reading Light
• Amazon Business
$30.15
1
$30.15
Materials cost
$179.79
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.70
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$212.49
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$37.50
Total project goal
$249.99
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$249.99
3 Donors
-$199.99
Donations toward project cost
-$169.99
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$30.00
match offer
-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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