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Mr. Mason from Chicago, IL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Communication Bridges Gaps

Help me give my students opportunities to learn. Incorporating non-English speaking students is going to be a challenge. The Timekettle Translator will assist us in bridging the communication barrier, providing them with quality and inclusive instruction.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Mason's classroom raised $628

This project is fully funded

My Project

Many of the students I am currently seeing began their school journey during Covid. They missed out on a lot of the foundational and soft skills that most students were accustomed. They have fought hard to bridge any gaps and would like to continue the fight for a top tier education.

The materials in the cart like the structures kit and catapult kit will benefit my third graders because they have an opportunity for hands-on learning.

Not only do they get the concepts, but they are able to make real world correlation that will help them as they become adults and enter the workforce.

In addition, I have at least 7 non-English speaking students in my class that would benefit from the translator device. Our school board has not provided us with a solution that can help student and teacher communicate despite the language barrier in under 1 second. This is one of the best tools I can have to support them.

Thank you in advance for any and everything you do!

Mr. Mason Arthur Ashe Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Chicago, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Timekettle WT2 Edge/W3 Translator Device Black-Bidirection Simultaneous Translation, Language Translator Device with 40 Languages & 93 Accent Online, Translator Earbuds with APP, Fit for iOS & Android • Amazon Business $298.99 1 $298.99
Carolina STEM Challenge: Structures Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $66.10 1 $66.10
STEM INVENTIONS Craft Stick Catapults Kit, Supplies for 30 Catapults • Amazon Business $29.94 2 $59.88
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Assorted Colors) - 36 Count with CHISEL Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00
Pacon Graph Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 1/4 Inch Graph Ruled, 500 Sheets, White • School Specialty $7.72 1 $7.72
Post-it Super Sticky Recycled Notes, 5 Pastel Colors, Sticks and Resticks, 3 in x 3 in • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59

Materials cost

$485.28

Vendor shipping charges

$10.72

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$533.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.11

Total project goal

$627.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$627.39

2 Donors

-$313.69

Donations toward project cost

-$266.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.05

Matching donations from our partners

-$313.69

Match offers toward project cost

-$266.64

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.05

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$0.00

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