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Ms. Morales from East Saint Louis, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Echoes of Hope: Youth Podcasts on Justice, Literature & Change

Help me give my students the tools they need to share their stories.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Morales's classroom raised $957

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

In a world that too often silences Black youth, my students are ready to speak up—and out.

I teach 11th grade English at an alternative high school in East St.

Louis. My students have faced more than their fair share of adversity—from systemic inequities and educational barriers to personal trauma and community violence. But despite the odds, they walk into our classroom with brilliance, honesty, heart, and vision. What makes them special isn’t just what they’ve overcome—it’s how fiercely they care about justice, how deeply they think, and how powerfully they express themselves when given the chance.

Now, they’re getting that chance.

With your support, my students will launch Voices Amplified, a student-led podcast that connects the themes in our literature—like resistance in A Lesson Before Dying or finding your voice in The Hate U Give—to the real issues in their lives and communities. From gun violence and poverty to healing, hope, and the power of sisterhood, they will write, record, and share episodes that matter.

Project Goals:

1. Literacy Through Relevance: Strengthen reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills through real-world, meaningful content creation.

2. Critical Consciousness: Encourage students to analyze social issues in literature and their community—and imagine solutions.

3. Creative Expression: Provide a platform where students can express themselves authentically through writing, storytelling, and media.

4. Collaboration & Confidence: Foster teamwork and leadership as students plan, produce, and present podcast episodes together.

5. Civic Voice: Empower students to see themselves as change-makers, capable of influencing others through their words.

This project isn’t just about podcast equipment—it’s about purpose. It’s about giving our students the tools to be seen, heard, and respected. It’s about showing them their voices matter—not just in the classroom, but in the world.

Thank you for believing in our students, our stories, and our future.

Project tagged as

East Saint Louis, IL
Grades 9-12
Literacy
Traditional School
Instructional Technology
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Morales Gordon Bush Alternative Center Grades 9-12

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

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

East Saint Louis, IL 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Audio-Technica ATH-M20x Closed-Back Professional Studio Monitor Headphones Black • Music & Arts $49.00 4 $196.00

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Recording, Songwriting, Streaming and Podcasting — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording, and All the Software You Need to Record • Amazon Business $195.97 1 $195.97

FIFINE USB Recording PC Microphone Kit, Computer Condenser Cardioid Mic on Mac Windows PS4/PS5, for Streaming, Podcasting, Gaming, Video, Home Use, with Gain Knob, Arm Stand-T669 Blue • Amazon Business $45.04 4 $180.16

24 Pcs 24 x 36 Inch Trifold Poster Display Boards White for Science Fair Presentation Projects Photo Exhibition Display Tri fold Board Foldable Paperboard for School Supplies Bulk Business • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99

JBER 48 Pack Charcoal Acoustic Panels Studio Foam Wedges Fireproof Soundproof Padding Wall Panels 2.5 X 30 X 30cm/1" X 12" X 12" • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99

NPR's Podcast Start Up Guide: Create, Launch, and Grow a Podcast on Any Budget • Amazon Business $24.37 1 $24.37

Pilot Frixion Clicker Erasable Gel Pens - Retractable, Assorted Colors, Set of 8, Fine • Blick Art Materials $17.15 1 $17.15

Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes/Cleans/Disinfects/Deodorizes, 340 Count (4 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.72 1 $10.72

Materials cost			$761.35
Vendor shipping charges			$9.95
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$11.42
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$812.72
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$143.42
Total project goal			$956.14
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$956.14
3 Donors			-$707.72
Donations toward project cost			-$685.22
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$22.50
match offer			-$150.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$127.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$22.50
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$98.42
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Echoes of Hope: Youth Podcasts on Justice, Literature & Change

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

My Project

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

Equity Focus

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.