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Mrs. Hernandez from San Antonio, TX is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fluency Creates Life Long Learners

My students need a listening center and a CD/cassette player.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Hernandez's classroom raised $374

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

My name is Olga Cardenas. I was born in Carrizo Springs, TX. When I was growing up I was forced to speak only English in the public school system. At that time my family only spoke Spanish. The process was very difficult.

My students are Bi-lingual and economically disadvantaged.

I am determined to create a smooth transition into the English language for my students to succeed without the pain I experienced as a child. Due funding there many unavailable programs for ESL students. The lack of funding creates a void our district is unable to fill.

My Project

I am requested a listening center for my English learners. The listening center will enhance the student's fluency which increases comprehension. Once students reach this milestone they themselves feel a sense of accomplishment. Currently The dropout rate for Hispanic student is on the rise. Research has shown that the overwhelming factors occur in the lower grades when student have to transition from Spanish to English. If the transition is not done properly frustration and disillusionment follows. The students stop trying to succeed. My students will listen to stories being told in proper English. The repetition of listening to proper language usage will increase their level of English as well as reading comprehension.

My goal is to ensure that my students learn correct English and enjoy the learning process.

My hope is that the students will also enjoy the rewards that comes with life long learning.

Mrs. Hernandez Sky Harbor Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

15 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VB549 - CD & Cassette Player/Recorder • Lakeshore Learning $99.00 1 $99.00
GG820 - Read-Along Listening Center • Lakeshore Learning $179.00 1 $179.00

Materials cost

$278.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$317.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.97

Total project goal

$373.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $373.14

3 Donors

-$373.14

Donations toward project cost

-$317.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.97

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 $0.00

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