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Ms. Meuchel from Troy, MT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Meuchel's classroom raised $497

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Help me give my students a diverse and rich reading experience to increase their academic learning

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Ms. Meuchel Troy Junior Senior High School
Troy, MT Grades 9-12

My Project

My students in Troy District 1 are eager, curious, and enthusiastic learners, always ready to engage with new ideas. However, many of the traditional novels in our English curriculum no longer resonate with today’s students, often failing to spark the excitement needed for meaningful literary engagement. I envision a classroom where vibrant academic discussions take place, driven by students who are empowered to guide their own learning. By offering a diverse selection of texts for small group study, I can foster an environment where students connect more deeply with the material, allowing my vision of a dynamic, student-centered classroom to truly come to life.

Montana has wide open spaces and few people, and these Title One students haven’t been exposed to current diverse cultural reading models including Native American titles.

By introducing a diverse range of books for students to explore through literary circles, my classroom will become a gateway for students to venture beyond the boundaries of their isolated mountain town. Through these stories, they will encounter different cultures, perspectives, and historical periods, enriching their understanding of the world and their place within it. The diversity in literature—from distant cities and foreign lands to pivotal moments in history—will not only expand their horizons but also encourage empathy and critical thinking as they draw connections between their own experiences and those of the characters they read about. Literary circles will foster thoughtful dialogue, enabling students to share their reflections and interpretations with their peers, thus deepening their comprehension and appreciation of the literature while developing skills in collaboration, analysis, and respectful debate.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

65 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. Meuchel Troy Junior Senior High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Troy, MT View local requests

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

65 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
5 Book Bundle: Graphic Novels #3 - Underrepresented Authors (book set) White Bird, Ain't Burned All Bright, Run, They Called Us Enemy, Long Way Down • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $90.00 3 $270.00
Wandering Stars: A novel (YA hardcover, Native American voices) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $22.00 3 $66.00
An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States for Young People (ReVisioning History for Young People) • Amazon Business $10.82 3 $32.46
Great Short Stories by Contemporary Native American Writers (Dover Thrift Editions: Short Stories) • Amazon Business $6.00 3 $18.00

Materials cost

$386.46

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.52

Total project goal

$496.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $496.78

1 Donor

-$248.39

Donations toward project cost

-$211.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.26

match offer

-$248.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$211.13

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.26

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