Help me give my students 3-ring binders to organize their materials for ELA.
$563 goal
This project expired on September 11, 2025.
This project expired on September 11, 2025.
My Project
Many students in Title 1 schools lack essential school supplies due to financial constraints. A 3-ring binder is a fundamental tool for organizing notes, handouts, and assignments, which is crucial for academic success in a college-preparatory English class. Providing binders will help level the playing field and ensure that all students have the resources they need to succeed, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
Organization: Binders help students keep track of various materials, preventing lost work and promoting responsibility.
Study Skills: A well-organized binder facilitates efficient studying and review, which is essential for mastering complex English concepts.
Long-Term Use: Binders can be used throughout the entire school year and beyond, providing lasting value.
College and Career Readiness: Developing strong organizational skills in 9th grade will benefit students in their future academic and professional pursuits.
Your donation will directly support students in need, providing them with a tool that can significantly improve their academic performance. By investing in these students' education, you are contributing to their future success and empowering them to reach their full potential. Your generosity will send a powerful message to these students that their education is valued and that people believe in them.
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
150 students impacted
Boost your odds
Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.
You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. MacLean and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"PA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":4,"name":"High School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":563,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/binders-for-philly-9th-grade-ela/9349277/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":150,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. MacLean","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-1843401296","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Philadelphia","teachersOnPage":[9491092],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9349277,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":2,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":90933,"schoolName":"George Washington High School","authorIds":{"9491092":{"owner":"Ms. MacLean","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9349277],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9491092_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1710252912191","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":7,"teacherChallengeId":22313597,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":{"completingDonationAmount":250,"proposalURL":"project/bouncy-bands-for-fidgety-9th-graders/9965684/","proposalTitle":"Bouncy Bands for Fidgety 9th Graders","proposalId":9965684},"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":9491092,"schoolCounty":"Philadelphia","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"PA","name":"Pennsylvania"}}