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Mr. Sweeney from Richmond, VA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Sweeney's classroom raised $542

Better Lighting for Better Learning

My students need better lighting to maximize learning and help manage behavior.

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Mr. Sweeney Armstrong High School
Richmond, VA Grades 9-12

My Students

My students are in the inner city of Richmond, Va. They are bright, vibrant students. Their energy is contagious and boy are they funny. That said, most of the students have experienced trauma in one form or another.

Despite their traumatic home-life, the students want to learn so they can better themselves.

There is always an underlying lust for learning. Even when students misbehave, there's a longing to get something out of the situation. And the misbehavior is usually some sort of reaction to a world that the majority of suburban America only sees in television and movies.

My Project

Many years ago, educators thought fluorescent lighting was the way to go; however, recent research (hyperlink: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/lighting-boost-learning-concentration_us_5720cb14e4b0b49df6a9b73e) has debunked these thoughts. These days, fluorescent lighting is known to increase bad behavior in children who already have trouble behaving. And the old fluorescent lights our school uses aren't bright enough to maximize the students' potential.

I want to change the lighting in my classroom so students will behave better and learn better.

The supplies I'm asking for will allow us to use light that isn't florescent; instead, we will use lamps with LED bulbs that produce about 6500K. Studies show that 6500K is best for academic focus. It's closer to natural sunlight. Ultimately, I envision a place where I can maximize learning because students will be more comfortable.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

125 students impacted 9 donors
Mr. Sweeney Armstrong 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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Richmond, VA 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

125 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kenroy Home Lathe Table Lamp, Madera Bronze Finish • Staples Advantage $76.39 4 $305.56
All the Rages Simple Designs LF2000-SLV Floor Lamp, Silver • Staples Advantage $29.49 4 $117.96

Materials cost

$423.52

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$459.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.15

Total project goal

$541.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $541.02

8 Donors

-$537.49

Donations toward project cost

-$459.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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 $0.00

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