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Ms. Slatoff from Hayward, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Black History Month: A Lesson In Leadership and Advocates, Activism

Help me give my students and the school access to books to celebrate and learn about some inspiring leaders and activists during Black History Month.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Slatoff's classroom raised $593

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

Our students cover a full spectrum at our diverse campus. They vary in race, culture, socioeconomic status, and interests. Our campus serves approximately 635 students in grades 7th through 8th who are between the ages of 12 and 14.

Ethnically, our students are approximately 87% minority with 45% being Latin American, 26% African American, and 13% Asian and Pacific Islander.

About 25% of our students are currently English Language Learners. Our special education students make up 10% of the entire site.

My Project

It all started with Shirley Chisholm with two of her quotes "If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring in a folding chair." and "Be as bold as the first man or woman to eat an oyster." Our class was looking up quotes for our quote of the day project, and the students found these two quotes and fell in love. So we spent some time of both days learning about the incredible women who inspired these great quotes. We were lucky enough to be gifted some books about her, and the study continued.

So when it came to picking the theme of our Black History Month for this year, the theme was loud and clear advocates, activists, and leaders just like Rep Chisholm.

So the students went to work to pick the incredible heroes they wanted to learn about. Each student was able to pick out a leader, activist, or advocate from any area to learn more about. After some research, I was impressed by my students' list. Then it was time to get to work and find books on these heroes. We had so many amazing people on the lists, from Rep John Lewis to Nina Simone. We found books like The Faith of Elijah Cummings and Because of You, John Lewis, to learn about political heroes; we had books about Laura Wheeler Waring to learn about leaders from the arts. Then my students also chose to include flashcards and postcards, which included cards of many heroes. The students hoped to pick a card each day and find a person to learn more about. They were excited to see cards that featured Black STEM heroes. Then each day, the students would display their cards on the board in the hallway so others could learn.

Ms. Slatoff Bret Harte Middle School Grades 6-8

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Black History Flash Cards Vol 1 and 2 Bundle • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Urban Intellectuals Black History Flashcards: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (52 educational card deck) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Urban Intellectuals Black History Flashcards (52 educational card deck) (Volume 4) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Brave. Black. First.: 100 Postcards Celebrating More Than 50 African American Women Who Changed the World • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
John Lewis Tee Get in Good Necessary Trouble Social Justice T-Shirt • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
America's Black Founders: Revolutionary Heroes & Early Leaders with 21 Activities (32) (For Kids series) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
The Faith of Elijah Cummings: The North Star of Equal Justice • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Molly, by Golly!: The Legend of Molly Williams, America's First Female Firefighter • Amazon Business $16.31 1 $16.31
Because of You, John Lewis • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Beautiful Shades of Brown: The Art of Laura Wheeler Waring • Amazon Business $15.69 1 $15.69
The President Sang Amazing Grace • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
R is for Rosa - The ABCs of Strong Women Leaders in Black History • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
African American Wall Art Black History Posters for Classroom - by Haus and Hues | Black History Month Posters & African American Decor, US History Classroom Decorations UNFRAMED (8" x 10") • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water • Amazon Business $13.41 1 $13.41
Timelines from Black History: Leaders, Legends, Legacies • Amazon Business $13.30 1 $13.30
Gordon Parks: How the Photographer Captured Black and White America • Amazon Business $13.19 1 $13.19
Martin Luther King, MLK Inspirational Wall Art Quote on African American Flag, Home Decor - 8x10 Poster Print for Office or Room Decoration - Gift for Black History Month, Civil Rights Fans • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom • Amazon Business $12.58 1 $12.58
28 Days: Moments in Black History that Changed the World • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
20th Century African American History for Kids: The Major Events that Shaped the Past and Present (History by Century) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
The Story of John Lewis: A Biography Book for Young Readers (The Story of: A Biography Series for New Readers) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Black Leaders in the Civil Rights Movement: A Black History Book for Kids (Biographies for Kids) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Nina: Jazz Legend and Civil-Rights Activist Nina Simone • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Hill We Climb: An Inaugural Poem for the Country • Amazon Business $9.58 1 $9.58
100 African-Americans Who Shaped American History (100 Series) • Amazon Business $6.70 1 $6.70
What Is the Civil Rights Movement? (What Was?) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Who Is Barack Obama? (Who Was?) • Amazon Business $5.29 1 $5.29
Kamala Is Speaking: Vice President for the People (Step into Reading) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Who Is Michelle Obama? (Who Was?) • Amazon Business $4.00 1 $4.00

Materials cost

$428.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $39.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$503.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.89

Total project goal

$592.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $592.61

3 Donors

-$296.30

Donations toward project cost

-$251.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.44

match offer

-$296.30

Match offer toward project cost

-$251.86

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.44

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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