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Ms. Searson from Los Angeles, CA is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brighten Up My Classroom!

Help me give my students different types of lighting with these modern floor lamps in order to make the classroom environment more comfortable along with bulbs and cords to help make this lighting possible.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Searson's classroom raised $247

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are hardworking and take their studies seriously. Sometimes the overhead lights are too bright and too much. By providing different types of lighting, I believe students will be more comfortable in the learning environment and be able to focus more easily. Additionally, by having the proper equipment (including light bulbs that change colors and cords to help them extend to different parts of the classroom), we can make this project more practical.

These lighting supplies will make the learning environment more engaging and fun.

Students can decide what colors they want to light up our classroom.

Ms. Searson Laurel Elementary 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.

Los Angeles, CA View local requests

Nearly all 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

180 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ambimall 60'' Modern Floor Lamp with Shade, Tall Lamps for Living Room, Bedroom, Office, Dining Room, White Shade with Silver Pole(Without Bulb) • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Power Strip Tower Surge Protector, JACKYLED 16 Outlets 6 USB (2 USB C) Charging Station, Extension Cord with Multiple Outlets, 1050J 1625W/13A Outlet Extender 6.5ft Extension Cord for Home Office • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
GE Polarized 15' Extension Cord, 3-Outlet, White (51962) • Quill.com $16.73 2 $33.46
TP-Link - Tapo A19 Wi-Fi Smart LED Bulb (2-Pack) - Multicolor • Best Buy Education $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$162.42

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$14.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$209.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.01

Total project goal

$246.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$246.73

2 Donors

-$123.36

Donations toward project cost

-$104.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.50

match offer

-$123.36

Match offer toward project cost

-$104.86

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.50

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$0.00

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