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Mr. Lo from Los Angeles, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Success: Organized Binders for Organized Minds

Help me give my students the materials they need to organize their work, protect their assignments, and develop essential organizational skills for their academic success.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Lo's classroom raised $529

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Providing students with durable binders and plastic paper sleeves is crucial for their academic success and organizational skills. Many students, especially those from low-income households, may not have access to quality materials that help them keep their work organized and accessible. By offering a better system for managing their notes, assignments, and worksheets, we can ensure that students develop strong organizational habits that will benefit them not only in science class but throughout their academic careers. Well-organized materials allow students to track their progress more easily, reducing the chances of lost or damaged work and giving them a clear overview of their learning journey.

Additionally, using binders and plastic sleeves creates a long-lasting notebook system that can handle the wear and tear of daily use.

Students can better preserve their worksheets and notes, keeping them in good condition for reference during exams, projects, and future coursework. By providing these tools, we empower students to take ownership of their learning, making it easier for them to stay on top of their assignments and build the confidence needed to succeed.

Mr. Lo University High School Charter Grades 9-12

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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders, 1", Round Rings, Holds 225 Sheets, ClearVue Presentation View, Non-Stick, White, Carton of 12 (90621) • Amazon Business $24.98 12 $299.76
Amazon Basics Clear Sheet Protector for 3 Ring Binder, 8.5" x 11" - 500-Pack • Amazon Business $19.76 4 $79.04

Materials cost

$378.80

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$34.66

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$449.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.26

Total project goal

$528.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$528.40

2 Donors

-$420.98

Donations toward project cost

-$381.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.85

match offer

-$80.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$68.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$27.41

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$0.00

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