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Mr. Raissle from Indianapolis, IN is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing Back the Joy of Reading!

Help me give my students a class set of “The Outsiders”. Now more than ever, our students need to be reading. I'd love a class set of “The Outsiders” so we can read this classic novel together.

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Mr. Raissle Fall Creek Valley Middle School
Indianapolis, IN Grades 6-8

My Project

I have wonderful students. They are eager to learn and come from various socio-economic and racial backgrounds. We have a fantastic dual language program here, so many of my students speak both English and Spanish. Because of our diversity, I love to find commonalities. Once such way is to experience a novel together.

The Outsiders is the perfect novel to help students develop empathy for others not like them, and to see the world from so many different points-of-view.

I love teaching this novel, and it's one that former students consistently bring up as a highlight of my class. I can't wait to bring this fantastic novel to life for this new generation.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

170 students impacted
Mr. Raissle Fall Creek Valley Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Indianapolis, IN 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

170 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Outsiders • Amazon Business $6.99 40 $279.60
Chart Paper, Pad of 30 Sheets • Carolina Biological Supply Company $40.95 1 $40.95
JEFURE 72 Pcs Black Magnetic Dry Erase Markers, Fine Point, Eraser Cap | Mini Dry Erase Markers Bulk, for Teachers, Students, Office & School Supplies, White Board Use • Amazon Business $9.98 2 $19.96
Sukh 100 PCS Pencil Top Erasers Bulk, Colorful Cap Erasers for Pencils | Latex-free pencil erasers offer clean, precise erasing as pencil toppers for kids, teachers and classroom supplies • Amazon Business $5.59 3 $16.77

Materials cost

$357.28

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.32

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$397.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.23

Total project goal

$468.19

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