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Ms. Elayan from Staten Island, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Headphones Please

Help me give my students quality headphones to make learning private and personal.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Elayan's classroom raised $215

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

My kindergarten students are eager learners in a high-needs area, and we rely on technology to enhance their education through interactive reading programs, math activities, and phonics games. However, the headphones we currently have are unusable after only one use—they tore easily and don't provide the quality or durability we need. My students struggle to stay focused without them, and it disrupts their ability to engage in individualized learning. The specific headphones I’m requesting will make a huge difference.

They will allow my students to fully immerse themselves in educational programs without distractions, helping them to improve their literacy and math skills at their own pace.

With reliable headphones, they can better focus during learning centers, practice listening skills, and work independently on targeted tasks that meet their individual needs.

My goal for this project is to provide my students with durable, high-quality headphones that will last throughout the year, enabling them to take full advantage of the digital resources our curriculum offers. I want to create an environment where each child has the tools they need to succeed and learn confidently.

What makes my students special is their resilience and eagerness to learn, despite the challenges they face at home and in the classroom. Many come from low-income households, and school is a safe, supportive place where they can grow. Your help will give them a better chance at succeeding.

Ms. Elayan PS 16 John J Driscoll Grades PreK-2

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.

Staten Island, NY 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bulk Headphones for Classroom, 24 Pack Durable Wired School Headphones for Students. Teacher Must Haves Supplies from Elementary to College (Mixed Color) • Amazon Business $149.99 1 $149.99

Materials cost

$149.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$182.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.16

Total project goal

$214.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$214.40

2 Donors

-$106.32

Donations toward project cost

-$91.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.45

match offer

-$106.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$90.37

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.95

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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$0.00

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