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Ms. Timken from Jamaica, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Amplify Student Voices

Help me give my students microphones so that their voices can be heard.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Timken's classroom raised $254

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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.

My Project

These microphones will help students learn how to work collaboratively in groups, project their voices, and speak slowly and clearly. This will make a big difference in their learning because they will gain confidence and teamwork skills.

My goal for this project is to ensure that all student voices are heard during school events and performances.

Students work very hard preparing for these events and deserve their voices to be heard.

My students are special for many reasons. They practice their lines for our musical show at every free moment they have during the day. They dedicate every minute that they have to our school performances and help each other learn the songs and lines. Instead of playing outside, their hearts call them to performing - singing, dancing, acting. This is why my students are special and deserve to have their voices heard.

Ms. Timken PS 82 Hammond Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Jamaica, NY View local requests

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

35 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Shure SM48 Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone with Shock-Mounted Cartridge, Steel Mesh Grille and Integral Pop Filter, A25D Mic Clip, Storage Bag, 3-pin XLR Connector, No Cable Included (SM48-LC) • Amazon Business $39.99 3 $119.97
Samson BL3 Ultra-Light Boom Stand • Amazon Business $20.94 3 $62.82

Materials cost

$182.79

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$215.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.03

Total project goal

$253.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$253.56

1 Donor

-$253.56

Donations toward project cost

-$215.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.03

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$0.00

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