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Ms. Booker from New Orleans, LA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bright Minds Need Bright Spaces

Help me give my students a bright and organized learning space with tables for group work, crayon boxes for creativity, and curtains to create a calm, focused classroom environment.

  • $1,397 goal

This project expired on September 12, 2025.

This project expired on September 12, 2025.

My Project

I love how eager my students are to learn and express themselves, even when the environment isn't perfect. They come to school each day full of energy, creativity, and potential. But our current classroom setup makes it hard for them to truly shine. Many of our desks are old, broken, and uneven, which makes it difficult for students to stay focused or produce their best handwriting.

By providing new tables, I can create collaborative workspaces where students can comfortably engage with one another and their learning.

Crayon boxes will give them the tools they need to bring their ideas to life through art and writing, sparking creativity and joy in every lesson. And curtains will help transform our classroom into a calm, welcoming space where they feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

These resources will not only brighten our room; they’ll brighten my students’ outlook on learning.

Ms. Booker Dwight D Eisenhower Charter School Grades PreK-2

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

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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.

New Orleans, LA 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

HBCU Alum 28 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Correll Thermal Fused Activity Table Rectangular Classroom & Kids' Activity Table, Height Adjustable 19-29", 48"L x 24"W x 19"H • Quill.com $235.29 4 $941.16
Handepo 12 Panels Rainbow Sheer Curtain Colorful Backdrop Bright Window Curtains Kids Room Voile Drapes for Girls Boys Bedroom Classroom Party Decoration, 12 Colors(40 x 96 Inches) • Amazon Business $35.99 2 $71.98
LURLIN 3-Ring Pencil Pouch, 30 Pack Bulk Zipper Pen Pouches in Assorted Colors for Office College School Supplies Cosmetics, Cloth Pencil Case for 3 Hole Binder… • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Mkono 2 Pack Tassel Garland Boho Cotton Pastel Banner for Thanksgiving Christmas Birthday Party Decor, Rainbow Wall Hangings for Classroom, Nursery, Kids Girls Bedroom, Baby Shower Wedding Decor • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$1,049.12

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $91.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,186.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$209.41

Total project goal

$1,396.07

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