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Ms. Cunha from Rancho Cordova, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Color the Classroom With a Color Printer

Help me give my students access to a color printer for engaging learning materials

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cunha's classroom raised $488

This project is fully funded

My Project

As an educator dedicated to fostering an engaging and dynamic learning environment, I believe that access to color printing capabilities is essential for supporting our students' educational journey.

Together, we can ignite a passion for learning that transcends the boundaries of black and white.

A color printer would significantly enhance our classroom in several ways:

Visual Learning Aids: Many of our lessons incorporate visual elements such as diagrams, charts, and maps to help students grasp complex concepts across various The addition of color would not only make these materials more visually appealing but also facilitate better comprehension and retention among our diverse group of learners.

Creative Projects: In today's digital age, students are encouraged to express their creativity through multimedia projects and presentations. With a color printer at our disposal, students will have the opportunity to produce vibrant posters, infographics, and artwork that showcase their ideas and talents, fostering a sense of pride and accomplishment in their work.

Enhanced Classroom Materials: From colorful handouts and study guides to interactive worksheets and instructional materials, a color printer would enable us to create engaging resources that cater to the diverse learning styles and preferences of our students. By incorporating color into our everyday materials, we can make learning more enjoyable and accessible for all.

Despite our best efforts, the lack of a color printer has posed a significant obstacle to achieving these goals. Many of our students come from underserved communities where access to educational resources is limited. By providing us with a color printer and ink, you would not only empower our students to excel academically but also inspire them to embrace the joy of learning in all its vibrant forms.

Ms. Cunha W.E. Mitchell 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.

Rancho Cordova, CA View local requests

More than half 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

200 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson WorkForce Pro WF-7310 Wireless Color Printer (C11CH70201) • Quill.com $249.99 1 $249.99
Epson - T812XL/T812 4-Pack High-Yield Standard Capacity Ink Cartridges • Best Buy Education $97.67 1 $97.67

Materials cost

$347.66

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$31.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$414.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.18

Total project goal

$487.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$487.86

2 Donors

-$243.93

Donations toward project cost

-$207.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.59

match offer

-$243.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$207.34

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.59

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$0.00

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