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Mrs. Tupa from Aurora, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Challenging Young Minds: Differentiated Resources for 6th Grade Honors Students

Help me give my students access to higher-level curriculum materials so they are challenged to reach their full potential.

  • $394 goal

This project expired on November 16, 2025.

This project expired on November 16, 2025.

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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

As a 6th grade Language Arts teacher, I am dedicated to providing every student with a meaningful and challenging education—especially my honors students who are ready to push beyond grade-level expectations. These students are curious, driven, and hungry for more than our standard curriculum offers.

It is up to me to provide resources that support differentiation for higher-level learners.

This leaves me with limited tools to meet the needs of my most advanced readers and writers. That’s why I’m seeking your help.

There is a comprehensive Grades 7–10 ELA curriculum on Teachers Pay Teachers that I would love to purchase. This resource is rich in rigorous texts, thought-provoking writing prompts, and customizable materials that I can tailor to each student’s level. It aligns beautifully with Common Core standards while offering deeper content that will challenge my students to think critically, write analytically, and engage deeply with literature.

With your generous support, I can create a learning environment where my honors students are not just meeting expectations—they're exceeding them. Your donation will help me provide differentiated instruction that fosters growth, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

Every student deserves to be challenged, supported, and inspired. Thank you for helping me give my honors students the curriculum they need to soar.

Thank you for believing in the power of education and in the potential of every child.

Mrs. Tupa Henry W Cowherd Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Aurora, IL 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

Never Before Funded 60 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 3 $300.00

Materials cost

$300.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$334.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.03

Total project goal

$393.53

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