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Ms. Oliver from Baltimore, MD is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Me Hear, So I can Learn

Help me give my students headphones to use during personalized learning and testing.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Oliver's classroom raised $572

This project is fully funded

My Project

Headphones can be incredibly useful in a classroom setting for a variety of reasons, and they can help create a more effective and focused learning environment. In a classroom, especially with multiple students, there are often various sounds, like talking, movement, and background noise, which can make it difficult for students to focus. Headphones can help block out these distractions and allow students to concentrate on their work, particularly when engaging with educational apps, videos, or audio-based lessons. Many classrooms use technology for individualized learning experiences. With headphones, students can listen to tailored audio lessons, podcasts, or interactive activities at their own pace. This is especially beneficial for students who need extra help or prefer to learn through auditory content. Many schools, especially those in underfunded districts, may not have the resources to purchase enough quality headphones for every student. Donations can fill this gap, allowing students to access the tools they need to succeed.

Ms. Oliver Leith Walk Elementary School 245 Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

Baltimore, MD 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 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yunsailing 20 Pack Bulk Classroom Headphones with Microphone Students Kids Wired School Class Headphones for School Library Computer Office Meeting Adults 3.5 Jack Universal Plug(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $59.99 6 $359.94
35 Pockets Over the Door Shoe Organizer, Hanging Door Shoe Rack for Closet, Large Shoe Storage Holder Zapateras Organizer for Shoes (Black) • Amazon Business $15.99 4 $63.96

Materials cost

$423.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$485.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.71

Total project goal

$571.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $571.40

6 Donors

-$284.23

Donations toward project cost

-$244.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.13

Matching donations from our partners

-$284.22

Match offers toward project cost

-$241.59

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.63

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.95

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 $0.00

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