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Mr. Russo from Saint Petersburg, FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Russo's classroom raised $914

Amplifying Student Voices: Launching a Podcast & Recording Studio!

Help me give my students Rode Signature series professional microphones and soundproofing for our school’s podcasting and media studio!

This project is fully funded

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Mr. Russo Lakewood High School
Saint Petersburg, FL Grades 9-12

My Project

One of the things I love most about my students is their eagerness to explore, create, and push the limits of what they can achieve. Every time I introduce new learning tools into the media center, they take ownership—diving in, experimenting, and producing incredible projects I hadn’t even imagined. They are full of curiosity, constantly asking how to take things to the next level.

This project will provide two high-quality recording microphones and soundproofing materials for a dedicated recording studio space in our media center.

These tools will allow students to create professional-quality podcasts, music, voiceovers, and audio projects that enhance their storytelling, journalism, and multimedia skills.

Our goal is to turn this space into a hub for creativity, where students can record podcasts about current events, produce audio for their digital storytelling projects, and develop skills in audio engineering and broadcasting. This recording studio will support our growing journalism and technology magnet programs, giving students hands-on experience with industry-standard tools.

With your support, we can give our students the opportunity to amplify their voices, develop real-world skills, and bring their ideas to life in ways they never thought possible. Thank you for helping us turn this dream into reality!

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

999 students impacted 3 donors
Mr. Russo Lakewood High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Saint Petersburg, FL View local requests

More than half 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

999 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sonic Acoustics Self-Adhesive 12 Pack Hexagon Acoustic Panels, 14" X 12" X 0.4" High Density Sound Absorbing Panels Sound Proof Insulation Beveled Edge Studio Treatment Tiles • Amazon Business $31.67 7 $221.69
Sonic Acoustics Self-Adhesive 12 Pack Hexagon Acoustic Panels, 14" X 12" X 0.4" High Density Sound Absorbing Panels Sound Proof Insulation Beveled Edge Studio Treatment Tiles-Silver Grey • Amazon Business $27.99 7 $195.93
RODE NT1 Signature Series (Red) Red • Music & Arts $159.00 1 $159.00
RODE NT1 Signature Series (Green) Green • Music & Arts $159.00 1 $159.00

Materials cost

$735.62

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$776.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$137.06

Total project goal

$913.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $913.71

3 Donors

-$913.71

Donations toward project cost

-$776.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$137.06

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