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Mrs. Dilworth from Stamford, CT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Focus & Fund: Support Student Photographers

Help me give my students essential lights and backdrops to enhance their photography skills and creativity.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Dilworth's classroom raised $450

This project is fully funded

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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

Each of my students have individual learning needs and I strive to meet them every day. It can be difficult to get disengaged students to take ownership of their learning. It is important to offer our students as much support as possible to aid in empowering our students to contribute to the lessons.

As our photography program is growing, our equipment is getting older and we are slowly trying to repair, maintain and buy new equipment.

Offering options, variety, and authentic photography equipment and supplies to our students is paramount for teaching and learning.

Adding lighting and backdrop options for studio growth would provide new and exciting opportunities for students to enhance their photography skills and creativity. In addition I often share our space with other art teachers, a mobile, standing desk would make it easier for me to work with our young artists.

As our photography program continues to grow and evolve, our goal is to give students access to a more engaging, professional, hands-on photography experience with the opportunity to connect with the larger world.

Our art program is evolving; we are trying to make it the strongest program it can be. My students are eager to learn. By offering my students access to enough materials and supplies, it helps create experiences that invests in them, as well as motivates and enables them to explore post-secondary opportunities.

Mrs. Dilworth Westhill High School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Stamford, CT View local requests

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

150 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SIDUCAL Mobile Stand Up Desk, Adjustable Laptop Desk with Wheels Storage Desk Home Office Workstation, Rolling Table Laptop Cart for Standing or Sitting, Rustic Brown • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Sunpak - LED 448 19" Bi-Color Ring Light Kit - Black • Best Buy Education $69.04 1 $69.04
iProtech 5PCS 10Patterns Double Sided Photography Background Boards with 4 brakets, Waterproof Reusable 16x16in Cement/Marble/Wood/Brick Texture Photo Backdrop Props for Food Jewelry Cosmetics • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
EMART 60 LED Continuous Portable Photography Lighting Kit for Table Top Photo Video Studio Light Lamp with Color Filters - 4 Packs • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
iprotech 7PCS 14Patterns Double-Sided Photography Background Paper with Stand, Waterproof Reusable 34x23in Flat Lay Photo Tabletop Backdrops for Product Food Jewelry Cosmetics Makeup • Amazon Business $30.89 1 $30.89
General Electric - Cync Smart Direct Connect Light Bulbs (2 A19 Smart LED Light Bulbs) 60W Replacement - Soft White • Best Buy Education $15.33 2 $30.66
Skylety 36 Pack Fiber Optic Wands Glow Wands LED Light up Wand Bulk Flashing Sticks with Included Batteries for Birthday Wedding Carnival Concerts Party Favors (Bright Color) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Simple Deluxe 150 Watt Clamp Lamp Light with 8.5 Inch Aluminum Reflector (no Bulb Included) E26 Socket 6 Feet Cord, 2023 New Version Heat Lamp& Work Light, 2 Pack, Silver • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98

Materials cost

$346.52

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$381.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.36

Total project goal

$449.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $449.08

1 Donor

-$449.08

Donations toward project cost

-$381.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.36

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 $0.00

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