I love that my students want to learn about themselves, history, and how to be financially secure. They show interest in people and books that aren't widely known. I am grateful my school doesn't censor history and makes space for students to explore personal interests in the library. We have some students who had limited knowledge about how Black people came to the Americas. Some were stunned to learn about the Mid-Atlantic slave trade. They were also stunned to learn about Thomas Sankara and revolutions outside of America. The students really perk up when we have guest speakers share their stories of entrepreneurship and financial success.
When students learn about these topics, their faces light up with processing connections and hope for their future.
I can see that they want to know more. What better way to learn of history and ideas than through reading? These books requested will be added to the school library collection. These particular books have been recommended by guest speakers and requested by students. They will help all students further knowledge about their past and help them get to where they want to be.
More than a third 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
Young Abolitionists: Children of the Antislavery Movement
• Amazon Business
$40.00
2
$80.00
Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America
• Amazon Business
$16.25
4
$65.00
Thomas Sankara: A Revolutionary in Cold War Africa
• Amazon Business
$35.00
1
$35.00
The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire (20th Anniversary Edition)
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Think and Grow Rich!: The Original Version, Restored and Revised™
• Amazon Business
$16.53
1
$16.53
How Rich People Think: Condensed Edition (Ignite Reads)
• Amazon Business
$13.48
1
$13.48
Materials cost
$228.00
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$13.68
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.42
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$275.10
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$48.55
Total project goal
$323.65
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$323.65
2 Donors
-$291.88
Donations toward project cost
-$249.60
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$42.28
match offer
-$30.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$25.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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