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Ms. Montrel from Houston, TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Montrel's classroom raised $412

Hear Their Future: Empower Learning with Headphones

Help me give my students the means to focus and communicate effectively with Barks Classroom headphones with microphones.

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Ms. Montrel Heflin Elementary School
Houston, TX Grades 3-5

My Project

I love my multicultural, low-income students for their resilience, curiosity, and unique perspectives that enrich our classroom. Each child brings their own story, culture, and voice, making our learning environment vibrant and dynamic. However, many face challenges like noise distractions that can hinder their ability to concentrate. Providing Barks Classroom headphones with microphones will help create a focused learning atmosphere where every student can engage fully. These headphones will not only enhance their ability to listen and participate in lessons but also empower them to express themselves confidently, bridging communication gaps and fostering collaboration among diverse peers.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 500 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. Montrel Heflin Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Houston, TX 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

HBCU Alum 500 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Barks Classroom Headphones With Microphone (10 Pack) - On-Ear Bulk Headphones With Microphone: Best for Students K-12 Schools (Rotating Boom Mic, Good Recording Quality, Durable Design, Easy-to-Clean) • Amazon Business $104.97 3 $314.91

Materials cost

$314.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$349.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.70

Total project goal

$411.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $411.33

1 Donor

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

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 $411.33

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