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Ms. Trainor from Irvington, NJ is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Breaking Barriers: Empowering Students with Communication through Translation Tech

Help me give my students the gift of communication through a translation device, fostering inclusive learning and stronger connections.

  • $197 goal

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My Project

I am writing to seek your support for an important initiative that will significantly benefit my ESL (English as a Second Language) students and enhance communication with their parents. My proposal focuses on acquiring a translation device to bridge language barriers and create a more inclusive educational environment.

My school is home to a diverse group of students, many of whom come from households where English is not the primary language.

This linguistic diversity enriches our community but presents challenges in effective communication, both within the classroom and between school and home.

Here are some benefits:

1. **Enhanced Classroom Communication:** The translation devices will enable real-time translation during class discussions and lessons, fostering a more inclusive and participative learning environment for ESL students.

2. **Parent-Teacher Collaboration:** Improved communication with parents is crucial for student success. The translation devices will enable me to communicate effectively with parents who may face language barriers, ensuring they are actively engaged in their child's education.

3. **Cultural Inclusivity:** By addressing language barriers, we promote a more inclusive atmosphere that values and respects the cultural diversity of our student body.

Your generous support for this initiative will make a profound impact on the educational experience of our ESL students and strengthen the school's ties with their families.

Ms. Trainor University Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Irvington, NJ 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ANFIER Offline Language Translator Device [Latest AI Voice Translator - W12] 144 Languages and Accents 97% Accuracy with 3.7 inch Touchscreen Instant Two Way Translation • Amazon Business $134.99 1 $134.99

Materials cost

$134.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$167.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.47

Total project goal

$196.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $196.48

1 Donor

-$196.48

Donations toward project cost

-$167.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.47

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 $0.00

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