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Dr. Lucas from Adelphi, MD is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Our Classroom: Bookshelves & Computer Speaker for Engaged Learning

Help me give my students bookshelves to organize books and computer speaker for more engaging lessons.

  • $448 goal

This project expired on July 25, 2025.

This project expired on July 25, 2025.

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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

Our classroom is a space where students come to learn, grow, and explore new ideas. However, we are in need of sturdy bookshelves to organize and display our collection of books, making them easily accessible for students. Additionally, a high-quality computer speaker would greatly enhance our lessons by providing clear audio for educational videos, audiobooks, and interactive learning experiences.

Right now, our books are stacked in ways that make them difficult to find, discouraging students from engaging with them.

A well-organized bookshelf will create an inviting reading space, encouraging students to explore new stories, expand their vocabulary, and develop a lifelong love for reading. Likewise, a computer speaker will ensure that every student can clearly hear and engage with multimedia lessons, fostering a dynamic and inclusive learning environment.

Our students deserve a classroom that supports their learning in the best way possible. Unfortunately, with limited funding, these essential resources remain out of reach. By contributing to this project, you will help create an organized, engaging, and interactive learning space where students can thrive. Your support will make a direct impact on their education by improving both their reading experience and their ability to engage with digital learning materials.

With your generosity, we can transform our classroom into an inspiring place for young minds to grow! Thank you for investing in our students' future.

Dr. Lucas Buck Lodge 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.

Adelphi, 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

Never Before Funded 90 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sauder - North Avenue Organize 3 Shelf-9 Cubby Bookshelf - White Finish • Best Buy Education $106.99 2 $213.98
Logitech - Z407 2.1 Bluetooth Computer Speaker System with Wireless Control (3-Piece) - Black • Best Buy Education $111.99 1 $111.99

Materials cost

$325.97

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$19.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$380.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.13

Total project goal

$447.55

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