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Ms. Mendez from Bronx, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hear and Learn: Headphones for Our Computer Lab!

Help me give my students have the access to learn and work without the distraction others by providing them with headphones.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mendez's classroom raised $175

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

Our school computer lab is a hub of excitement, exploration, and learning, where students engage with technology, enhance their digital skills, and explore new worlds. However, without adequate headphones, our students face challenges when working on personalized assignments, educational games, coding projects, and multimedia lessons. The lack of headphones makes it difficult for students to focus and fully engage with their digital learning activities.

I am requesting a set of durable headphones for our computer lab.

These headphones will allow each student to immerse themselves in their learning without distractions, enabling them to better concentrate on interactive lessons, access individualized support, and explore their creativity through audio-based learning activities.

By supporting this project, you will help create a more inclusive and focused learning environment, allowing every child to benefit from our technology resources fully. Your donation will make a huge impact by providing my students with the tools they need to succeed in today's digital world.

Thank you for considering a donation to our classroom. Your support will empower our students to hear, learn, and thrive!

Ms. Mendez Sheridan Academy Young Leaders Grades 3-5

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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.

Bronx, 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

300 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Geiserailie 36 Pack Classroom Headphones for Students in Bulk 12 Multi Colored Children On Ear Headset for Schools, Libraries, Computer Lab, Testing Centers • Amazon Business $88.99 1 $88.99
NC XQIN Printer Cable 10 feet, USB Printer Cable Cord Type A-Male to B-Male Printer USB Cable for Printer/Scanner-Gold-Plated • Amazon Business $6.99 4 $27.96

Materials cost

$116.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$148.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.24

Total project goal

$174.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$174.94

1 Donor

-$174.94

Donations toward project cost

-$148.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.24

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$0.00

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