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Ms. Guzman from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Speaker

Help me give my students a classroom speaker to project video sound, and audio books.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Guzman's classroom raised $571

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

I hope this email finds you well. I am reaching out to request a high-quality classroom speaker that is loud enough to project clearly in a large room with 30 students. Clear audio is essential for lessons, presentations, and engaging learning activities, ensuring that all students can hear instructional content without strain. This speaker would be especially beneficial for enhancing multimedia learning, read-aloud sessions, and student presentations.

Our students are incredibly motivated, resilient, and eager to learn.

They bring enthusiasm and determination to the classroom every day, always striving to grow academically and personally. Many of them thrive in an environment where audio-based learning plays a key role, particularly our auditory learners who absorb information best through listening. A quality speaker would further support their learning experience, making lessons more engaging and accessible for all.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I appreciate your support in enhancing our students’ educational experience.

Ms. Guzman Howe School of Excellence Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sony SRS-XP700 X-Series Wireless Portable-BLUETOOTH-Karaoke Party-Speaker IPX4 Splash-resistant with 25 Hour-Battery,Black • Amazon Business $448.00 1 $448.00

Materials cost

$448.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$484.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.54

Total project goal

$570.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$570.26

4 Donors

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

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$570.26

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