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Mrs. Rush from Mesa, AZ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Headphones for Sixth Grade

Help me give my students headphones to be successful when using their ELA tools.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Rush's classroom raised $266

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

In our classroom, headphones are an essential tool that helps our students thrive in their learning environment. They play a critical role in providing access to audio learning materials, such as interactive lessons, audio texts, and read-aloud activities. These resources help reinforce literacy skills and improve comprehension, especially for students who learn best through listening.

Headphones also support our students' engagement with various digital reading programs.

These programs are designed to meet each student at their individual reading level, allowing them to work independently while building essential literacy skills. By having their own headphones, students can stay focused on their tasks and make the most of these valuable learning tools.

In addition to enhancing learning, headphones help create a quieter, more focused environment in the classroom. They block out surrounding noise, minimizing distractions so students can concentrate fully on their work. This is especially important during district testing, where headphones are necessary for following audio instructions and completing assessments effectively.

Mrs. Rush Edison Elementary School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yoley Bulk Headphones with Microphone 10 Pack for Classroom Kids,Wholesale Heavy Duty Wire Headsets with Mic Class Set for School Students Teen Children (10 Black) • Amazon Business $59.95 3 $179.85

Materials cost

$179.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$225.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.78

Total project goal

$265.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $265.19

2 Donors

-$236.66

Donations toward project cost

-$225.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$28.53

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 $0.00

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