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Mr. Cuellar from Austin, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Book Studies on Social Justice

Help me give my students books for a book study on social justice.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Cuellar's classroom raised $554

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 Project

Using novel studies is a great way to bring learning to students. They can learn all about different people's experiences.

Engaging in novel studies within the realm of social studies provides students with a dynamic and immersive approach to understanding historical and societal contexts.

Novels often serve as windows into different time periods, cultures, and perspectives, allowing students to empathize with characters and gain insights into the complexities of human experiences. Through novels, students can explore the intricacies of historical events, social structures, and cultural dynamics in a more personalized and relatable manner than traditional textbooks might offer. This literary approach fosters critical thinking, analytical skills, and a deeper appreciation for the human stories that shape our world. Furthermore, novel studies encourage students to connect historical events with contemporary issues, promoting a holistic understanding of societal development. By delving into diverse narratives, students not only enhance their comprehension of social studies but also develop empathy and a broader worldview that prepares them for active and informed citizenship.

Mr. Cuellar Travis Heights Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

Austin, TX View local requests

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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Land of the Cranes (Scholastic Gold) • Amazon Business $8.30 20 $166.00
One Crazy Summer: A Newbery Honor Award Winner • Amazon Business $6.99 20 $139.80
Sylvia & Aki • Amazon Business $7.99 16 $127.84

Materials cost

$433.64

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$470.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.97

Total project goal

$553.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $553.11

5 Donors

-$377.07

Donations toward project cost

-$320.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.56

Matching donations from our partners

-$176.04

Match offers toward project cost

-$149.63

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.41

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 $0.00

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