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Ms. Martinovich from Harbor City, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Begging You for Just Mercy

Help me give my students a class set of Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults): A True Story of the Fight for Justice so each student will have their own copy.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Martinovich's classroom raised $1,098

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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

I am seeking funding to provide my classroom with a complete set of Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, a compelling and transformative book that explores themes of justice, empathy, and social change. This project will enable my students to engage with issues such as inequality, civil rights, and the legal system, empowering them to think critically about society and their role within it.

These Books Make a Difference in Their Learning by:

Promoting Critical Thinking: Just Mercy challenges readers to think deeply about complex issues like racial inequality, justice, and humanity.

Enhancing Literacy Skills: By reading and discussing a powerful nonfiction text, students will sharpen their reading comprehension, vocabulary, and analytical writing skills.

Fostering Empathy and Civic Responsibility: Bryan Stevenson’s story of advocating for marginalized individuals inspires students to reflect on their own roles as active, compassionate citizens.

Engaging with Real-World Topics: Just Mercy ties into important discussions about the legal system, civil rights, and social justice, connecting classroom learning to real-world situations and inspiring students to engage with current events in meaningful ways.

Project Goals:

Increase Engagement with Social Justice: My goal is to foster a classroom environment where students are not only knowledgeable about historical and current injustices but are also inspired to become advocates for fairness in their communities.

What Makes My Students Special? My students are a diverse and vibrant group of young learners, each with unique backgrounds and perspectives. Many come from underrepresented communities where issues like justice, equality, and fairness are not just abstract concepts but lived experiences. What makes them special is their resilience, curiosity, and passion for learning about the world beyond the classroom walls.

Your generous donation will make a lasting impact on their educational journey and help them develop into informed, compassionate citizens. Thank you for considering supporting our classroom!

Ms. Martinovich Nathaniel Narbonne High School Grades 9-12

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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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

91 students impacted 16donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults): A True Story of the Fight for Justice • Amazon Business $8.97 91 $816.27

Materials cost

$816.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $74.69

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$933.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$164.68

Total project goal

$1,097.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,097.88

14 Donors

-$901.41

Donations toward project cost

-$780.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$121.21

Matching donations from our partners

-$180.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$153.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.47

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 $0.00

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