Empowering Voices: Headphones for Learning and Representation
Help me give my students need durable headphones with built-in microphones to access interactive reading platforms and diverse books to foster empathy, language development, and representation.
My students are curious, enthusiastic, and eager to learn. They come from diverse backgrounds, with many working hard to master English as a second language. Each day, they face challenges with determination and a positive attitude, making our classroom a vibrant, inclusive space for learning.
To help them thrive, I am requesting durable headphones with built-in microphones.
These are essential tools for accessing interactive reading platforms that require both listening and speaking. With this technology, students will practice fluency, pronunciation, and comprehension in a more personalized and focused way, significantly improving their reading skills. Additionally, the diverse books I’m requesting will provide rich stories that reflect various cultures, experiences, and identities, allowing students to see themselves and others in the stories they read, fostering empathy and belonging.
The goal of this project is to give my students the tools they need to develop strong literacy skills while creating a classroom environment where every voice is valued and celebrated. This combination of technology and culturally responsive literature will empower them to grow academically and socially, preparing them for lifelong success.
More than 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
20 Pcs Classroom Headphone with Microphone Bulk On-ear Mic over Ear Headsets Kids Earphones Classroom Students Lightweight Children Class Headphones for School Office, Meetings, Chat, Black
• Amazon Business
$55.99
1
$55.99
Kids Headphones 24 Pack Bulk for School Classroom Students, Ladont Class Set Headsets Perfect for Children Toddler Teen Boys Girls and Adult (8 Mixed Colors)
• Amazon Business
$49.95
1
$49.95
Materials cost
$105.94
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.59
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$137.53
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$24.27
Total project goal
$161.80
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$161.80
2 Donors
-$161.80
Donations toward project cost
-$137.53
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Bourassi and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.