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Ms. Talamantes from Mesa, AZ is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Book Accessibility Initiative: Empowering Students Through Reading

Help me give my students easy access to books for their continued learning and growth.

  • $302 goal

This project expired on May 20, 2024.

This project expired on May 20, 2024.

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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

Our "Book Accessibility Initiative: Empowering Students Through Reading" seeks to revolutionize our students' learning experiences. By requesting specific items such as bookshelves, cozy reading corners, and a diverse selection of books, we aim to make a profound impact on their learning journey. Access to a wide range of books fosters literacy skills, cultivates a love for reading, and promotes critical thinking.

Our goals for this project are to create an inviting and inclusive reading environment that encourages exploration, imagination, and discovery.

What makes our students special is their unwavering curiosity, resilience, and eagerness to learn. With your support, we can provide them with the resources they need to thrive and excel academically. Thank you for considering our project and helping us empower our students through the transformative power of reading.

Ms. Talamantes Whittier Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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 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

20 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Leveled Library Mobile Storage Cart • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00

Materials cost

$199.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $14.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$256.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.20

Total project goal

$301.36

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