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Mrs. Russell from Youngstown, OH is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Focus and Learning

Help me give my students headphones will allow our students to tune out distractions and immerse themselves fully in their learning.

  • $167 goal

This project expired on June 10, 2025.

This project expired on June 10, 2025.

My Project

In today's classroom, students face a variety of distractions that can interfere with their ability to concentrate and excel. From background chatter to outside noises, these distractions can significantly impact a student's ability to focus, especially those with attention difficulties or sensory sensitivities. To help create an environment where every student has an equal opportunity to thrive, we need noise-canceling headphones. These headphones will allow our students to tune out distractions and immerse themselves fully in their learning.

Some of our students struggle with attention issues, learning disabilities, or sensory sensitivities.

The classroom environment can often be overwhelming, making it hard for them to process information, complete tasks, or participate in discussions. Noise-canceling headphones are proven to improve concentration by eliminating background noise and allowing students to focus better on the task at hand.

By providing these headphones, we will level the playing field for students who otherwise might find it difficult to stay engaged and keep up with their peers. These headphones will not only enhance the learning experience, but also contribute to their emotional well-being by offering a tool that helps reduce sensory overload and anxiety.

Mrs. Russell Horizon Science Academy - Youngstwn Grades PreK-2

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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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

27 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Personalized Spatial Audio, Sweat and Water Resistant, USB-C Charging Case, H2 Chip, Up to 30 Hours of Battery Life, Effortless Setup for iPhone • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Sony ZX Series Wired On-Ear Headphones, Black MDR-ZX110 • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88

Materials cost

$109.87

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$141.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.97

Total project goal

$166.49

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