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Ms. Jones's classroom raised $1,017

Gutenberg 2.1: Ink and Paper for Kids Without Textbooks

My students need paper and ink because our school district does not have enough money to buy textbooks. We are having to create our own learning materials and need help.

Ms. Jones Sumter Central High School

York, AL Grades 9-12

My Students

Our school district can't afford to buy basic classroom supplies, including ink and paper, or to give teachers funding for supplies. Since it also can't afford to buy enough textbooks, that puts us in a real bind.

Our students are almost entirely African-American and live in one of the most socioeconomically depressed areas of the country.

We've been hit especially hard by the worldwide financial crisis: the 16.8% unemployment rate for African-Americans is even higher here. Our school is in year four of "School Improvement" and has a terribly low literacy rates. Our kids are talented and brilliant, but we need to teach them to read and write before they can show all of their talents to the world.

My Project

We've been learning about Johannes Gutenberg in my World History classes and how his printing press changed the world by making ideas easier to produce, access, and afford. My printers are like his printing press: they give my students access to the ideas they need. Our school does not have enough textbooks for students to take home or in some cases, not enough for a complete class set. Our school is so strapped for cash, there is no other way for my kids to have material they can study at home or for classwork and homework. I am spending a large portion of my own salary trying to ensure that my kids have what they need. Please help us keep our classroom printing press going!

Our school system can't afford to buy textbooks or basic supplies, and my students' families can't afford to buy them, either.

Your help will ensure that my kids get the education they need and deserve.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

170 students impacted 13 donors

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York, AL
Grades 9-12
History & Geography
Literacy
Supplies
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Jones Sumter Central High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

York, AL View local requests

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

170 students impacted 13donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Domtar Copy Paper 8-1/2x11", Letter Size, 92 Bright • Quill $3.99 30 $119.70

Wausau 24-lb. Astrobrights Colored Paper 8-1/2x11", Letter Size, Assorted Carton • Quill $35.09 3 $105.27

Wausau 24-lb. Astrobrights Colored Paper 8-1/2x11", Letter Size, Solar Yellow • Quill $13.94 10 $139.40

Brother LC61-2PK Inkjet Cartridge Value 2-Pack • Quill $38.69 2 $77.38

Brother LC61-3PK Inkjet Cartridge Value 3-Pack • Quill $27.89 2 $55.78

Post-it Self-Stick Easel Pads Super Sticky, White • Quill $44.99 2 $89.98

HP 60XL Black High-Yield Inkjet Cartridge • Quill $31.49 3 $94.47

HP 60XL Tri-Color Extra High-Yield Inkjet Cartridge • Quill $36.89 2 $73.78

Materials cost			$755.76
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$61.59
3rd party payment processing fee			$11.34
Fulfillment labor & materials			$35.00
Total project cost			$863.69
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$152.42
Total project goal			$1,016.11
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$1,016.11
11 Donors			-$948.46
Donations toward project cost			-$821.19
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$127.27
match offer			-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$7.50
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$17.65
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Gutenberg 2.1: Ink and Paper for Kids Without Textbooks

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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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