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Ms. Arteaga from South Gate, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Reading-Friendly Space for Struggling Middle School Readers

Help me give my students a bookshelf to organize our growing collection of leveled books and an organizer for storing reading manipulatives and word cards.

  • $309 goal

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

I am a reading interventionist for students in grades 6–8 who are currently reading at a 2nd to 4th grade level. These students face significant challenges with reading, often feeling disconnected from materials that are not designed for their skill level. My goal is to provide a structured, inviting learning environment where they can access high-interest, age-appropriate books and literacy tools that meet their needs.

To do this effectively, I need a bookshelf to organize our leveled books and an organizer for storing reading manipulatives and word cards.

With these tools, my students will be able to find what they need quickly, focus better, and engage more confidently in their reading practice.

Ms. Arteaga Southeast Middle School Grades 6-8

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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

67 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Aheaplus Rotating Bookshelf, 360 Display Corner Bookshelf for Small Space, 4 Tier Floor Standing Bookcase Storage Rack, Wood Narrow Book Shelf Organizer for Bedroom, Living Room, Study Room, Grey Oak • Amazon Business $129.99 1 $129.99
15 Drawer Rolling Storage Cart, Mobile Utility Cart with Lockable Wheels, Drawers, Multipurpose Organizer Cart for Home, Office, School, Black • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99

Materials cost

$209.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $19.21

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$262.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.30

Total project goal

$308.64

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