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Mr. Alexander Achen from Minneapolis, MN is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creative Expression for Students With Disabilities

Help me give my students access to creative expression through recording music and podcasts.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Alexander Achen's classroom raised $627

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am a special education teacher who works with students struggling with mental health issues and students who require instruction in social/emotional skills. Many of these students are interested in music production and podcasting but do not have access to the equipment necessary to record something they feel good about. I have many years of experience in the music industry and am developing curriculum to help students grow through the artistic process. My students struggle with anxiety, depression and emotional dysregulation and working on creative projects helps them work through these issues.

I have requested audio gear that meets industry standards and will allow students to create a quality product within a classroom environment.

The Rode microphone, volt interface and sound screen will make it possible for students to learn basic recording techniques and give them a professional sounding result.

Mr. Alexander Achen Roosevelt High School Grades 9-12

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.

Minneapolis, MN View local requests

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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
R?DE - NT1 5th Generation Studio Condenser Microphone • Best Buy Education $205.61 1 $205.61
Universal Audio Volt 1 USB Recording Studio Audio Interface • Music & Arts $149.00 1 $149.00
Moukey Microphone Isolation Shield, Foldable Mic Shield with Triple Sound Insulation, Reflection Filter with 3/8" and 5/8" Mic Threaded Mount for Recording Studio, Podcasts, Singing, and Broadcasting • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Moukey Microphone Isolation Shield, Foldable Mic Shield with Triple Sound Insulation, Reflection Filter with 3/8" and 5/8" Mic Threaded Mount for Recording Studio, Podcasts, Singing, and Broadcasting • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Musician's Gear Tripod Base Mic Stand Black • Music & Arts $25.99 1 $25.99
Elgato - 10' XLR Microphone Cable - Black • Best Buy Education $15.66 1 $15.66
DonorsChoose - Kensington Hi-Fi Headphones - headphones • Best Buy Education $9.26 1 $9.26

Materials cost

$495.50

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$532.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.05

Total project goal

$626.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$626.98

3 Donors

-$626.98

Donations toward project cost

-$532.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.05

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$0.00

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