Capturing Voices: Empowering Our Students Through Photography and Videography
Help me give my students the tools they need to explore and express their unique perspectives on social and racial justice, enabling them to produce impactful visual stories that advocate for change and foster understanding within our community
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Ellis Stephens Leadership Class's classroom raised $1,101
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
At our school on the East Side of San Jose, our yearbook staff comprises talented and passionate students from diverse, often marginalized backgrounds. As a Title I school, we serve a student body that faces significant social and economic challenges, yet possesses a profound capacity for creativity and expression. Our students are eager to use multimedia not just to capture moments, but to inspire change and dialogue within our school and the broader community.
This year, our yearbook team is enthusiastic about taking their skills to the next level by upgrading our existing equipment to the Sony a6400 mirrorless camera.
This upgrade is crucial as our students lead projects that raise awareness about mental health, celebrate cultural histories during Black History Month and AAPI Month, address stress during Stress Awareness Month, and honor diversity during Pride Month.
Why the Sony a6400?
Superior Image and Sound Quality: Ensures that every project, whether photo or video, meets professional standards, necessary for effective storytelling and advocacy.
Reliability: With its robust build and longevity, students can rely on the camera to perform in various settings and conditions, crucial for documenting important school events and community issues.
Enhanced Features: Features like fast autofocus and continuous shooting are perfect for capturing dynamic school events and sensitive topics that require a delicate and accurate portrayal.
Impact on Students and Community
By providing our students with access to the Sony a6400, we not only enhance their technical skills but also empower them to use their art to address and illuminate issues of social and racial injustice. The projects they create will foster awareness, encourage empathy, and promote dialogue, contributing to a more informed and compassionate school environment.
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
Sony Alpha a6400 Mirrorless Camera: Compact APS-C Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with Real-Time Eye Auto Focus, 4K Video & Flip Up Touchscreen - E Mount Compatible Cameras - ILCE-6400/B Body
• Amazon Business
$818.38
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$818.38
Materials cost
$818.38
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$74.88
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.28
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$935.54
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$165.10
Total project goal
$1,100.64
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,100.64
7 Donors
-$512.77
Donations toward project cost
-$467.77
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$45.00
match offer
-$550.32
Match offer toward project cost
-$467.77
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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