Connecting Cultures: Amplifying Student Voices in AP Spanish
Help me give my students a class set of headphones with built-in microphones—durable, comfortable, and compatible with our school-issued devices for: recording AP speaking tasks, practicing language lab-style listening and response drills, and conducting oral presentations.
$208 goal
This project expired on September 27, 2025.
This project expired on September 27, 2025.
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
My students come from across Latin America—Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, Nicaragua, and beyond. They bring with them rich cultures, personal stories, and a desire to succeed. Many are recent arrivals to the U.S., facing language barriers while striving to master academic Spanish and prepare for the AP Spanish Language and Culture exam.
In our classroom, we focus on building confidence in speaking and listening.
However, we lack the essential tools that make this possible—headphones with microphones. With this equipment, students will be able to record themselves speaking, practice pronunciation, and engage in listening activities without distractions. This is especially critical when preparing for the speaking portions of the AP exam, which require clear articulation and comprehension.
More importantly, these tools will allow students to share their voices—literally. They will be able to tell their stories, interview family members in Spanish, and connect with students from other parts of the Spanish-speaking world through virtual exchanges.
I teach in a public high school in Miami, where over 90% of my students are Hispanic, many of them English Language Learners. Some have been in the U.S. for just a few months, while others are fully bilingual. They are driven, compassionate, and eager to use their bilingual skills to bridge communities.
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
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Yunsailing 30 Pack Classroom Headphones with Microphone Kids School Student Headphones Bulk Class Set Lightweight Adjustable Earphones on Ear with 3.5 mm Jack (Silver)
• Amazon Business
$47.99
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$143.97
Materials cost
$143.97
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.16
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$176.13
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$31.08
Total project goal
$207.21
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Ayala Arias and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
