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Mrs. A. from Chicago, IL is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hard Copies for my Hard Heads!

Help me give my students print materials to enhance their social science education away from the computer screen and headphones that are needed so struggling readers can listen to reading videos I create or audiobooks.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. A.'s classroom raised $1,316

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My Project

My students have never had hard copy books to help enhance their social science education. Yes, there is a world of information via the internet but it's great to interact with actual books and scholarly magazines. Remote learning was challenging for most and students are now requesting time away from their chromebooks. As a passionate reader myself, I can appreciate favoring a print copy of a book rather than an e-copy.

I want to provide my students with readings like "A Young People's History of the United States Columbus to the War on Terror" where they don't have to stare at a screen.

In addition, I am requesting headphones so my struggling readers can listen to audiobooks while they read along or listen to video recordings I create, so they can be just as successful as my other students.

Right now my only option for offline reading is to make paper copies of readings from my books for classroom use. Needless to say, I will end up going through a lot of copy paper by the end of the school year. Please help my students and the environment! I would love it if you helped my hard heads get hard copies in their hands.

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Chicago, IL
Grades 9-12
History & Geography
Traditional School
Books
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. A. Englewood STEM High School Grades 9-12

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

A Young People's History of the United States Columbus to the War on Terror • AKJ Education $16.75 30 $502.50

The New York Times Upfront®, Grades 9-12 (min. 20 subscriptions per order) (Digital + Print) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $9.99 22 $219.78

Scholastic Action®, Grades 6-12, Reading Level Grades 3-5 (min. 20 subscriptions per order) (Digital + Print) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $9.49 20 $189.80

Factorymall Classroom Headphones Bulk 24 Pack Student headsets, Durable Earphones Comfy Swivel Class Set School, Library, Children, Kids for Online Learning and Travel (24 Black) • Amazon Business $119.95 1 $119.95

Materials cost			$1,032.03
Vendor shipping charges			$40.96
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$15.48
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$1,118.47
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$197.38
Total project goal			$1,315.85
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$1,315.85
1 Donor			-$657.92
Donations toward project cost			-$559.23
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$98.69
match offer			-$657.93
Match offer toward project cost			-$559.24
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$98.69
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Hard Copies for my Hard Heads!

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