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Mr. Babe from Des Moines, IA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Me Set Up My New Room!

Help me give my students a unique experience in a completely new class.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Babe's classroom raised $404

This project is fully funded

My Project

I have spent the last year working with a district partner to completely reshape the curriculum taught at Middle Schools in Des Moines with a goal to implement a collaborative and cohesive curriculum taught district-wide with a focus on College and Career Readiness. I have been informed that I am moving to a new classroom next year in my current building; one that has not yet been built.

I need help creating a unique environment that fosters collaboration in the classroom.

The materials purchased will allow for my students to have more organized resources, the ability to print important research and do so much more.

Please consider helping me and my students with this project!

Mr. Babe McCombs Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP OfficeJet Pro 8025e Wireless Color All-in-One Printer with bonus 6 free months Instant Ink with HP+ (1K7K3A) • Amazon Business $224.99 1 $224.99
30 Pockets Storage Pocket Chart with 30 Nametag Pockets, Opret Hanging Wall File Organizer for File Folders with 5 Hangers for Classroom, Office, School Mailbox Organizer and Home (Black) • Amazon Business $28.98 1 $28.98
Hasbro Gaming The Game of Life Board Game Ages 8 & Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Sproutbrite Classroom Banner/Posters for Decorations - Learning Zone - Educational, Motivational & Inspirational Growth Mindset for Teacher, Students - 2 Poster Pack • Amazon Business $12.80 1 $12.80

Materials cost

$288.76

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $19.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$342.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.51

Total project goal

$403.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $403.38

8 Donors

-$349.14

Donations toward project cost

-$300.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.77

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.24

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 $0.00

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