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Mrs. Wells-McKnight from Jacksonville, FL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Students with the Gift of Reading

Help me give my students the opportunity to discover new stories and ideas through books that will inspire them to love reading. Your support will make a meaningful difference in their education and personal growth.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Wells-McKnight's classroom raised $935

This project is fully funded

My Project

What I love most about my students is their enthusiasm for learning and their curiosity about the world. Each one has their own unique perspective and voice, which makes the classroom dynamic and exciting. The resources we’re using in the “Empowering Students with the Gift of Reading” project will support their development by providing diverse reading materials that cater to different learning styles. Interactive tools and engaging books will foster a love for reading while improving literacy skills. These resources will also build their confidence, allowing them to explore new ideas and connect with the material in meaningful ways. Through these resources, we aim to inspire a lifelong passion for reading and learning..

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Jacksonville, FL
Grades 6-8
English Language Learning
Literacy
Books
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Mrs. Wells-McKnight Oceanway Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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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

HBCU Alum 819 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

6 Book Set: Mental Health #2 (A Kids Book About: Empathy, Imagination, Anger, Inclusive, Bullying, Love; social emotional learning awareness) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $110.00 1 $110.00

5 Book Set: Mental Health #3 (A Kids Book About: Change, Anxiety, Belonging, Suicide, Trauma - social emotional learning awareness & compassion) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $90.00 1 $90.00

Who Was? Nonfiction Collection - 15 Book Set - Collection • AKJ Education $71.43 1 $71.43

Bluford Series 20-Book Boxed Set (Books 1-20) • Amazon Business $69.41 1 $69.41

Grades 4-6 Who Was? Set - 15 Book Collection - Collection • AKJ Education $63.60 1 $63.60

Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7) • Amazon Business $52.45 1 $52.45

3 Book Set: GIRLS in STEM Bundle: Counting on Katherine, Shark Lady, Ada Twist, Scientist (hardcover picture books, science math) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00

Random House Magic Tree House Paperback Book Set 1 #1-8 Level M - Set of 8 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $43.16 1 $43.16

Hair Love (hardcover, ages 4-8) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks - picture books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $18.00 2 $36.00

3 Book Set: The Crossover Series (ages 8-12, boxed): The Crossover, Booked, Rebound (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $32.00 1 $32.00

Goosebumps Classic (Series 1) - 10 Books Set Collection R.L. Stine • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00

Percy Jackson X 5 Book Set Series Collection 5 Book Set • Amazon Business $23.94 1 $23.94

A Good Kind of Trouble (paperback) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.00 2 $22.00

The Bad Guys Box Set: Books 1-5 - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $21.86 1 $21.86

Clap When You Land (hardcover, YA ages 14+) x Black Books Matter from MahoganyBooks • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $19.00 1 $19.00

Native Americans in History: A History Book for Kids (paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $14.00 1 $14.00

Girls Like Me (Bluford Series Book 21) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95

The Chosen (Bluford Series Book 22) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95

Materials cost			$752.75
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$11.29
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$794.04
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$140.12
Total project goal			$934.16
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$934.16
2 Donors			-$779.16
Donations toward project cost			-$662.29
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$116.87
match offer			-$155.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$131.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$23.25
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Empowering Students with the Gift of Reading

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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.

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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