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Dr. Wade from Baltimore, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Dr. Wade's classroom raised $945

Empowering Teachers with Tools for Student Success

Help me give my students engaging, organized learning by way of their teachers with interactive tools, streamlined resources, and efficient prep materials that enhance instruction, boost participation, and improve student outcomes.

Dr. Wade Frederick Douglass High School 450

Baltimore, MD Grades 9-12

My Project

My students are resilient, curious, and full of potential. They come to class eager to learn, but their success depends on the support and guidance of great teachers. That is where this project comes in—giving teachers the tools they need to create engaging, organized, and effective learning experiences.

When teachers have the resources they need, they can engage students in powerful ways that make a lasting impact.

Laminating pouches and cardstock will help teachers create reusable anchor charts, sentence starters, and reference tools that make learning more accessible. Dry-erase markers will allow for quick, interactive writing practice, giving students a low-pressure way to develop their skills. File folders and sheet protectors will help teachers organize student work, data trackers, and instructional materials, ensuring nothing gets lost in the shuffle.

An electric stapler and hole punch will save teachers valuable time, allowing them to focus on planning meaningful lessons instead of prepping materials. The wireless microphone will let me record mini-lessons and coaching sessions, giving teachers an easy way to revisit strategies that improve student learning. A stylus pen will allow me to provide digital feedback on lesson plans and student work, helping teachers refine their instruction.

My goal is simple: to support teachers so they can better support students. These resources will help create classrooms where students feel confident, challenged, and excited to learn.

Your generosity will directly impact not just one classroom, but many, as teachers use these tools to shape the learning experiences of countless students. Thank you for believing in the power of education!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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

HBCU Alum 100 students impacted 8 donors

Project tagged as

Baltimore, MD
Grades 9-12
Literacy
Literature & Writing
Classroom Basics
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Dr. Wade Frederick Douglass High School 450 Grades 9-12

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Baltimore, MD 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

HBCU Alum 100 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Officemate Eco-Punch Electric Punch 2-3 Hole Adjustable, 30-Sheet Capacity, Recycled (90115) • Amazon Business $117.53 1 $117.53

Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Two Pocket Folders with Prongs, Assorted Color, Durable Poly 2 Pocket Folders with Clasps, Letter Size, Bulk 30 Pack • Amazon Business $30.68 3 $92.04

Colored Cardstock 150 sheets, 8.5” x 11” Cardstock Paper - 30 Assorted Colors, 250 GSM Colorful Card Stock Printer Paper Scrapbooking Supplies for Diy Crafts, Scrapbooking, Card Making • Amazon Business $24.99 3 $74.97

Sharpie Permanent Markers Ultimate Collection, Fine and Ultra Fine Point, Assorted, Pack of 45 • School Specialty $59.99 1 $59.99

Absonic Acrylic Pen Holder Pencil Organizer, 360-Degree Rotating Pencil Holder, Crayon Organizers for Kids Marker Holder Caddy Art Supply Organizer for Desk, Kids Desk Organizer for Office Home School • Amazon Business $28.98 2 $57.96

2 Pack Letter Tray Paper Organizer 5-Tier Desk Organizer File Organizer Paper Holder with Handle, Metal Desktop Document Shelf Tray Office Classroom Organization - White • Amazon Business $36.50 1 $36.50

Pendaflex Colored File Folders Letter Size - 100 Pack of 12 Assorted Color Folders for Documents - 1/3-cut Tabs - Manila Office Folders • Amazon Business $33.80 1 $33.80

Bostitch Office Impulse 25 Sheet Electric Stapler - Heavy Duty, No-Jam with Trusted Warranty Guaranteed by Bostitch, White (02011) • Amazon Business $30.87 1 $30.87

Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $28.67 1 $28.67

Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Assorted 36/Pack (2138424) • Staples $26.64 1 $26.64

Large 24"x36" White Board Calendar Dry Erase Calendar for Wall Big Dry Erase Wall Calendar 2025 Monthly Large Wall Calendar Dry Erase Board Planner Includes 6 Markers Eraser Push Pins & Mounting Tape • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Stylus Pen for Apple iPad Pencil - Pen for iPad 10th 9th 8th 7th 6th Gen Palm Rejection for Apple Pencil 2nd Generation Compatible 2018-2022 iPad Mini 6th 5th Air 5th 4th 3rd iPad Pro 11-12.9 Inch • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98

Glitter Cardstock 42 Sheets, 8.5” x 11” Cardstock Paper - 20 Assorted Colors, 250 GSM Card stock Glitter Paper Sparkly Paper for DIY Crafts, Scrapbooking, Card Making • Amazon Business $9.98 2 $19.96

Blue Summit Supplies Ocean Tone Colored File Folders Letter Size, 1/3 Cut Top Tab File Folders, Assorted Blue and Green Colored, for Organizing and File Cabinet Storage, 100 Pack • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79

QUI Presentation Clicker with Volume Control,USB Type-c Purple Clicker for Powerpoint Presentations RF 2.4GHz USB Presentation Remote Control for PowerPoint, Mac, Computer, Laptop • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79

Wireless Lavalier Microphone for iPhone ipad Android,Wireless Lapel clip on microphone(2 Microphones with 2 Receivers) Plug-Play Auto-Sync for Facebook,YouTube,Video Vlog Recording,TikTok • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

Staples Standard Weight Sheet Protector 8.5 x 11 Clear 200/Box (10525) • Staples $13.31 1 $13.31

8" Scissors Bulk 6-Pack, All Purpose Scissors Stainless Steel Sharp for Office Home General Use Craft Supplies, High/Middle School Classroom Class Older Kids Scissor Set, Right/Left Handed • Amazon Business $9.87 1 $9.87

Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 30 Count • Amazon Business $7.68 1 $7.68

Materials cost			$713.33
Vendor shipping charges			$6.00
Sales tax			$42.80
3rd party payment processing fee			$10.70
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$802.83
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$141.68
Total project goal			$944.51
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$944.51
6 Donors			-$739.51
Donations toward project cost			-$628.58
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$110.93
Matching donations from our partners			-$205.00
Match offers toward project cost			-$174.25
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$30.75
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Empowering Teachers with Tools for Student Success

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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!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.