Help me give my students a cooling air purifier to make our classroom a more comfortable place in which to be.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Lavezzo's classroom raised $752
This project is fully funded
My Students
I teach children in one of the most expensive cities in the country. My students come from a variety of economic backgrounds in an increasingly crowded inner-city environment. Our 4th grade classrooms are routinely packed with 33 children, me, and a myriad of specialists who come in and out on a daily basis. My classroom is circa 1934, quite small, and not made for this many bodies huddled together. Since they replaced the old windows, we now have only the top and bottom windows that are operable. This lack of fresh air, and warm sauna-like conditions on a sunny day, often make learning in this room quite intolerable for the children.
My Project
I often take my students out of the room when the air gets unbearable inside. The wildfires of the last few weeks drove home the need for some action. Even on cold days, the air in our my classroom can get thick and stagnant. Imagine kids begging to do their work in the hallway. This is a daily occurrence, as the room fills up.
This Dyson air purifier unit will help clean up the air inside my classroom, and it will also help with allergies, sneezing, and the general discomfort my students feel in this crowded environment.
It will be especially important during emergencies, and when I have to keep my students in the classroom for prolonged periods.
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
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