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Ms. Hemphill from Pine Bluff, AR is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Attack Of The Killer Cord Monsters!

My students need a network adapter to allow our classroom to become fully wireless and much safer to learn in.

  • $416 goal

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My Students

Imagine 32 students hooked on every word you say, soaking up economics concepts faster than a dry sponge. They sit with baited breathe and then the cords to the projector goes out leaving you with a blue screen. Help us slay the "Killer Cord Monsters" with a donation of a wireless network adapter!

This isn't your grandma's econ class.

My students and I breath life into economics. With lessons focusing on the power of money on our everyday lives, my students learn how to control, influence, and retain economic principles in order to lead fiscally responsible lives. With the addition of the network adapter, the wireless transformation of our classroom would be complete. Thus, allowing my students to freely and safely integrate various modes of technology without the cumbersome and vicious attack of the "Killer Cord Monsters". With over a 70% free and reduced lunch population, my students are achievers that are able to conquer any challenge(s) placed before them. Their drive and determination to succeed in spite of their surroundings has inspired our school and our community to reexamine and renew efforts to help our town move forward in a more positive light.

My Project

In a day and age where many are requesting iPads, laptops, and other high caliber electronics, my students and I are requesting something simple. With the gift of being able to have a Network adapter, my students and I will be completing Phase 1 of our technology overhaul of our classroom - a complete wireless conversion. No longer will my students and I be held hostage by the "Killer Cord Monsters" in our quest to travel down the information superhighway. With our new found freedom, my students will be able to learn how to travel down the road of economic empowerment. We will be able to spend more time learning concepts rather than fighting cords. We will succeed in our fight to master the World of Economics!

In closing, I have seen my students surpass my expectations when they are given the basic objects needed in class.

Yet, they don't give up; their thirst for knowledge will not be squelched by the lack of resources. They are go-getters driven to succeed. It is with this in mind, I simply ask you...Please Support My Class!

Ms. Hemphill Watson Chapel Junior 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.

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Pine Bluff, AR 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

HBCU Alum 300 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
InFocus LiteShow III network adapter • CDW Inc. $265.64 1 $265.64

Materials cost

$265.64

Vendor shipping charges

 $26.56

Sales tax

 $21.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$353.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.31

Total project goal

$415.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $415.41

2 Donors

-$197.70

Donations toward project cost

-$168.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.65

Matching donations from our partners

-$217.71

Match offers toward project cost

-$185.05

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.66

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