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Ms. Mejia from MTN House CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Capturing Stories: Empowering Students Through Visual Media

Help me give my students a working camera to capture high-quality images for our publications, providing experience, improving visual storytelling skills, ensuring our students are well-equipped for future careers in media/communication.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

The acquisition of a working camera for our yearbook and journalism students is paramount to enriching their learning experience and skill development. This tool will revolutionize their approach to storytelling, enabling them to capture compelling images and videos that enhance the quality of our publications. By having access to a camera, students will develop essential photography skills, learn about visual composition, and gain hands-on experience in multimedia journalism. This practical training will not only equip them with technical skills but also foster creativity, critical thinking, and communication skills vital for their future endeavors in the media industry.

Our primary goal for this project is to provide our students with the necessary tools and resources to excel in their roles as budding journalists and yearbook contributors.

We aim to empower them to produce professional-grade content that reflects their creativity and journalistic integrity. By incorporating visual media into their projects, we strive to elevate the overall quality of our publications and engage our audience effectively.

What truly makes our students special is their passion for storytelling and their dedication to producing meaningful content. They exhibit a remarkable level of creativity, curiosity, and a drive to excel in the field of journalism. Our students are not just learners; they are storytellers, eager to share diverse perspectives and create impactful narratives that resonate with our school community. It is this enthusiasm and commitment that set our students apart and inspire us to provide them with the best possible tools and opportunities for growth.

Ms. Mejia
Never Before Funded Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canon EOS R100 - digital camera RF-S 18-45mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM lens • Best Buy Education $608.69 1 $608.69

Materials cost

$608.69

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $55.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$703.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$124.15

Total project goal

$827.67

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 $827.67

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