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Mr. Giles from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating a Welcoming and Inclusive Learning Environment

Help me give my students a learning environment that is welcoming and inclusive.

  • $935 goal

This project expired on November 13, 2025.

This project expired on November 13, 2025.

My Project

As a special education teacher supporting middle school students in mathematics, I often work with students in smaller groups for additional support.

My classroom is in need of some supplies to aid in learning, organizing, and creating a welcoming space for all students.

The speaker and power strips will help students utilize technology during lessons. The whiteboards, markers, and posters will help students with mathematics practice and allow me to assess student learning. The calendars, folders, and protective sheets will be used to organize important paperwork and documents as well as help foster organizational skills for students. Finally, the lighting and decor will help create a space that is welcoming to all.

These items will help me create an inclusive learning environment for my math students.

Mr. Giles Barack Obama Academy International Studies Grades 6-8

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Pittsburgh, PA 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

50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bose SoundLink Revolve+ (Series II) Bluetooth Speaker, Portable Speaker with Microphone, Wireless and Water Resistant with 360 Degree Sound, Long Lasting Battery and Handle, Black • Amazon Business $179.00 1 $179.00
VECELO Industrial Coat Rack Stand, Hall Trees Freestanding, Entryway Clothes Stand with Metal Basket and 2 Shelves, Purse Hanger with 8 Dual Hooks/Stable Structure for Hats Bags and Scarves • Amazon Business $83.04 1 $83.04
Bedside Table Lamp with USB C+A Charging Ports, Fully Dimmable Industrial Tall Nightstand Reading Desk Lamp for Bedroom, Living Room, Office, 9W LED Bulb Included • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
addlon Floor Lamp for Living Room with Remote, Dimmable Standing lamp with Linen lampshade for Bedroom, Office, Lamps with 9W LED Bulb Included - Black with Beige Lampshade • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
SCRIBBLEDO 10 Pack Dry Erase Graph Whiteboard 11"x14" Double Sided Dry Erase Board with Grid for Home School Classroom Kids and Students Portable Grid Board for Graphing and Geometry Coordinate Plane • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Staples Heavy Duty File Folder, 1/3 Cut Tab, Letter Size, Manila, 250/Box (TR56677) • Quill.com $38.24 1 $38.24
18 Outlets Surge Protector Power Strip - 15 Feet Flat Plug Heavy Duty Extension Cord with 18 Widely Outlets and 4 USB Ports, 2100 Joules, Black, ETL Listed • Amazon Business $31.49 1 $31.49
Plush Basketball Pillow Sports Basketball Throw Pillow Fluffy Couch Pillows Room Decoration Soft Cushion with Sports Ball Design 15.7 Inches • Amazon Business $14.71 2 $29.42
Power Strip Tower Surge Protector, JACKYLED 1625W 13A Outlet Surge Electric Tower, 12 Outlets 6 USB Ports Charging Station with 16AWG 6.5ft Heavy Duty Extension Cord for Home Office Dorm Black • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Basketball Hanging Paper Lanterns - 9.5'', 3 Pieces | Party Decor for Team Celebrations • Amazon Business $9.65 3 $28.95
SUNEE Sheet Protectors 500 Packs for 3 Ring Binder, PVC-Free Clear Page Protectors 8.5x11 Inches Plastic Cover for Paper, Documents, Photos, Top Loading Binder Sleeves Letter Size • Amazon Business $24.50 1 $24.50
Sharpie S-Gel Metal Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, Black Ink, 2/Pack (2153653) • Quill.com $9.75 2 $19.50
Chengu 12 Pcs Basketball Paper Lanterns Party Decorations 8 Inch Hanging Basketball Decorations Paper Ceiling Decor Centerpieces for Table Sports Themed Birthday Party Supplies • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Leading with the Heart: Coach K's Successful Strategies for Basketball, Business, and Life • Amazon Business $15.93 1 $15.93
Expo Magnetic Dry Erase Markers - Fine Tip, Black, Set of 4 • Blick Art Materials $7.94 2 $15.88
Black Mamba Inspirational Quotes Poster, Black Mamba Mentality Wall Art Decor, Jersey Canvas Art Poster for Man Cave Boys Room Office Decor, A Gift for Dear Basketball Fans, 16"x24" - Unframed • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Sharpie S-Gel Retractable Gel Pen, Medium Point, Assorted Ink, Dozen (2129832) • Quill.com $14.39 1 $14.39
Sproutbrite Educational Math Posters for Middle School PEMDAS Order of Operations Classroom Banner Decorations for Teachers (Non-Laminated) • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
Sproutbrite Educational Math Posters for Middle School Inequailities Shapes Triangles Angles Mathematics Themes Classroom Banner Decorations for Teachers (Non Laminated) • Amazon Business $13.80 1 $13.80
Sproutbrite Math Posters for Middle School - Terms - Classroom Banner Decorations for Teachers - Banners Bulletin Board and Wall Decor for Elementary and Middle School (Non-Laminated) • Amazon Business $13.80 1 $13.80
Lebron James Motivational Poster Quote Inspirational Quotes Classroom Posters Mens Basketball Pro Coaching Wall Art Growth Mindset Teacher Educational Signed Memorabilia Sports Decor Jersey Boys P087 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Basketball and Basketball Hoop Garland Party Banners Sports Theme Party Hanging Decorations Basketball Paper Garland Basketball Birthday Party Slam Dunk Party March Madness Party Decoration • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Large Dry Erase Calendar for Wall - Undated 1 Month Big Wall Calendar, 40" x 30", Erasable & Reusable Laminated Calendar Max with 8 Round Stickers, Great Layout Wall Calendar Dry Erase for Home, Office and School • Amazon Business $7.29 1 $7.29
YISAN Dry Erase Markers Ultra Fine Tip, 0.7mm Extra Fine Point, Magnetic Whiteboard Markers with Erasers,Assorted Colors, Low Odor,12 Count,70559 • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$743.49

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$794.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.22

Total project goal

$934.81

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