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Ms. Nielsen from West Jordan, UT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing Creative Lighting to Our Classroom

Help me give my students access to professional pictures without having to hire an expensive photographer.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Nielsen's classroom raised $454

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a passionate educator working at a low income school, I constantly strive to provide my students with engaging, hands-on learning experiences. We're seeking your support for a Studio Panel Lighting Kit, which will greatly enhance our promotional goals and learning experiences.

Lighting plays a crucial role in video production, dance photography, theatrical performances, and school promotion -- all areas of study that we delve into in our curriculum.

By having a professional-grade lighting kit in our classroom, we will explore:

Engagement and Creativity: It will stimulate students' creativity and engagement, as they get hands-on experience with professional equipment.

Real-world Skills: Students will learn practical, real-world skills related to lighting design, enhancing their readiness for future careers in the arts or digital media.

Quality of Work: The quality of our promotions will greatly improve, giving students a sense of pride in their work.

Inclusive Learning: It ensures all students have equal access to high-quality resources, regardless of their socioeconomic status.

Your generous donation will directly impact our students' learning experience and could ignite a lifelong passion for the arts and media. Thank you for considering our project.

Ms. Nielsen West Jordan High School Grades 9-12 West Jordan, UT View local requests

More than a third 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lume Cube Studio Panel 2-Point Lighting Kit | Edge Lit LED Bicolor Light Panels 3200k - 5600k | Rechargeable Lithium Battery, Adjustable Color, Brightness, 70" Stands, Wireless Remote Included • Amazon Business $349.99 1 $349.99

Materials cost

$349.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$385.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.98

Total project goal

$453.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$453.22

1 Donor

-$385.24

Donations toward project cost

-$385.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$67.98

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$0.00

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