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Mx. Ko from Oakland, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering HERstory: Books Featuring Inspiring Women of Color

Help me give my students snacks and celebratory stories that uplift voices of Women's History Month!

FULLY FUNDED! Mx. Ko's classroom raised $194

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

Hello, wonderful supporters! As we embrace Women's History Month, we invite you to join our mission to celebrate the incredible contributions of Black and Brown women through literature. Our project, "EmpowerHER," aims to create a vibrant library that champions diversity, amplifying the voices of impactful women who have shaped history.

This project is dedicated to curating a collection of books that showcase the stories of remarkable Black and Brown women, highlighting their resilience, achievements, and contributions.

Your support will help us provide students with access to literature that reflects the rich tapestry of our world, fostering a sense of inclusion and empowerment. Even as a math teacher, I am driven by the importance of reading on content-related mastery! By bringing literature into my classroom, I aim to inspire the next generation of leaders and change-makers!

Through your contribution, one of the books brought to my students will be Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice by Phillip Hoose. This book is about Claudette Colvin, a brave young woman who, before Rosa Parks, refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. This book highlights Colvin's courage and the pivotal role she played in the civil rights movement!

Your generous contributions will directly impact the lives of students, providing them with a window into the diverse experiences of women who have shaped our world.

Thank you for being a part of our EmpowerHER project!

Mx. Ko Elmhurst United Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Oakland, CA 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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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Black Forest Juicy Burst Berry Mix Fruit Snacks, 32 oz., 40 Packs/Box (FER02067) • Quill.com $17.59 2 $35.18
Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13 • Amazon Business $12.58 1 $12.58
Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Sonia Sotomayor: A Judge Grows in the Bronx / La juez que crecio en el Bronx (Spanish and English Edition) • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
Squished: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Drama: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $9.58 1 $9.58
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Pack (80678) • Staples $9.39 1 $9.39
The Tryout: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $8.88 1 $8.88

Materials cost

$121.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$164.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.05

Total project goal

$193.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $193.68

1 Donor

-$96.83

Donations toward project cost

-$82.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.52

match offer

-$96.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$82.32

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.53

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