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Ms. Rodriguez from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bridging Worlds: VR & Voices for ELL Learners

Help me give my students get VR headsets to enhance immersive, visual learning and boost language development. Your support makes a meaningful impact—thank you!

  • $30,820 goal

This project expired on October 15, 2025.

This project expired on October 15, 2025.

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

Our students are incredibly resilient, curious, and eager to learn despite the challenges they face as English Language Learners. They bring rich cultural backgrounds and diverse perspectives to our classroom, creating a vibrant and inspiring learning environment. What I love most about them is their determination—they never give up, even when the language or content feels difficult.

The VR headsets will allow students to experience places, concepts, and events in an immersive way that words alone can't always convey, helping them build vocabulary and understanding through visual context.

This will be especially powerful for students new to English, making abstract ideas more concrete. These resources will not only support academic growth but also boost confidence, engagement, and a love for learning.

Ms. Rodriguez Northwest Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

100 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Avantis ClassVR 64GB Premium Headset Bundle - Set of 8 • CDW-G $7,849.82 2 $15,699.64
Avantis ClassVR Add-On Headset - 8 Pack • CDW-G $4,945.51 2 $9,891.02
Avantis Foam Cubes for ClassVR Headset - 8 Pack • CDW-G $94.79 2 $189.58

Materials cost

$25,780.24

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$386.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$26,196.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$4,622.99

Total project goal

$30,819.93

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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