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Ms. Zelwin from Cleveland, OH is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Thinking Classrooms and Kids!

Help me give my students mobile double-sided white boards and markers to do their Building Thinking Classrooms practices.

  • $913 goal

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

My Project

My students work in random groups of 3 students to implement the 14 Building Thinking Classroom practices. They also work in randomized groups to solve math problems. They are learning to use 21st century skills of communication, collaboration and critical thinking skills within the context of the math classroom. The level of critical thinking and communication allow the students to perform well on standardized tests. Overall, the level of thinking is increased as a result of the BTC practices.

My students will use these mobile white boards and markers to check each other's work, as well as share their thinking about how to solve problems.

Ms. Zelwin Orchard STEM School Grades 6-8

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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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Cleveland, OH 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

100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rolling Whiteboard 40 x 24 inches, Double Sided Standing Whiteboard on Wheels, Mobile Magnetic Dry Erase Board for Home Office Classroom • Amazon Business $84.99 6 $509.94
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Black) - 36 Count with FINE Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 5 $225.00

Materials cost

$734.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$775.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$136.93

Total project goal

$912.89

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