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Ms. Jean Maxie from Norfolk, VA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing African American History to Life in AP Classrooms

Help me give my students access to the storage, binders, highlighters and more necessary to be successful in an AP class. I am also requesting a class set of the book Homegoing.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Jean Maxie's classroom raised $802

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My Project

As a teacher at a Title I school in an urban community, I have the privilege of working with incredibly bright and driven students who are eager to learn—but who often face systemic barriers to accessing high-quality resources. This year, I’m teaching AP African American Studies, a course that empowers students to explore the rich, complex history, culture, and contributions of African Americans—past and present.

However, we need your help to truly bring this curriculum to life.

Many of my students are the first in their families to take AP-level coursework. Your donation helps level the playing field, giving them the tools they need to thrive, excel, and proudly claim their place in the narrative of American history.

With your support, we will receive:

-Lakeshore Flex-Space 2-Shelf Binder Storage Center - to keep student binders tidy, accessible, and classroom-ready

-25 copies of Homegoing by Yaa , a powerful novel that traces generations of African and African American lives shaped by the legacy of slavery

-Six packs of Cardinal 2-inch binders (24 binders total) so each student can organize class readings, notes, and projects

-320 pre-sharpened #2 pencils and 144 blue ballpoint pens to eliminate basic supply barriers

-96 colorful highlighters to help students annotate and analyze complex texts

-25 sets of 5-tab binder dividers to keep units and themes clearly separated in their binders

These supplies may seem small, but together they create an environment where students feel prepared, confident, and equipped to succeed. In a class where we explore history often excluded from mainstream textbooks, having the tools to engage critically and stay organized is a game changer.

Project tagged as

Norfolk, VA
Grades 9-12
History & Geography
Social Sciences
Reading Nooks, Desks & Storage
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Jean Maxie Norview High School Grades 9-12

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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Lakeshore Flex-Space 2-Shelf Binder Storage Center - Maple • Lakeshore Learning Materials $249.00 1 $249.00

Homegoing • Amazon Business $7.92 25 $198.00

Cardinal 3 Ring Binders, Binders for School and Office, Durable 2 Inch Binder with Round Rings, Holds 475-Sheets, ClearVue Covers, Non-Stick, PVC-Free, Assorted Colors, 4 Pack (29311) • Amazon Business $16.15 6 $96.90

LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99

Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $24.96 1 $24.96

Avery Insertable Dividers for 3 Ring Binders, 5-Tab Set, Buff Paper, Multicolor Divider Tabs, 1 Set of Binder Dividers, Great for Organizing Projects, Reports, Finances, and More (81000) • Amazon Business $0.91 25 $22.75

BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Blue Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), 144-Count Pack of Bulk Pens, Flexible Round Barrel for Writing Comfort, No. 1 Selling Ballpoint Pens • Amazon Business $11.87 1 $11.87

Materials cost			$629.47
Vendor shipping charges			$12.45
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$9.44
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$681.36
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$120.24
Total project goal			$801.60
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$801.60
7 Donors			-$796.60
Donations toward project cost			-$677.11
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$119.49
match offer			-$5.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$4.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$0.75
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Bringing African American History to Life in AP Classrooms

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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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