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Mr. Tyus Thompson from Bakersfield, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Outliers

Help me give my students each a copy of Outliers to empower conversations about what it truly means to be successful.

  • $1,058 goal

This project expired on September 21, 2025.

This project expired on September 21, 2025.

My Project

I’m continually inspired by how my students connect with and support one another throughout the year—whether working through challenging readings, strengthening their writing, or preparing thoughtful presentations. Their ability to collaborate and encourage one another has created a classroom culture rooted in growth, empathy, and shared success.

As we begin reading Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell, I believe it will be a powerful catalyst for developing their argumentation writing skills and their understanding of what it means to be successful—not just academically, but in life beyond high school.

One of my primary goals is to ensure that every student receives their own copy of Outliers. Having a personal copy allows students to read at their own pace, annotate directly in the book, and revisit key concepts as needed. More importantly, it equips them to take the conversation beyond our classroom—discussing the book’s themes with peers, family, and others on campus.

I want students to feel empowered not only to succeed themselves but to uplift others by sharing the insights they gain. This book will serve as both a learning tool and a bridge to wider conversations about effort, opportunity, and achievement.

Mr. Tyus Thompson Stockdale High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

Never Before Funded 80 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Outliers: The Story of Success • Amazon Business $9.82 80 $785.60

Materials cost

$785.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $71.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$899.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$158.69

Total project goal

$1,057.95

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