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Ms. Portillo from Washington, DC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Students Hear Success!

Help me give my students headphones for their world language class. This also includes dry erase supplies, laminating pouches, and more.

  • $405 goal

This project expired on August 6, 2025.

This project expired on August 6, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

In my classroom, headphones are essential tools that help create a focused and personalized learning environment. Many of my students rely on online programs and activities to develop their listening and speaking skills in Spanish, but without access to their own headphones, they struggle to concentrate or participate fully.

With these headphones, dry erase supplies, laminating pouches, and materials, each student can work independently, practice pronunciation, and engage in listening comprehension activities without distractions.

This will not only support language development, but, also boost their confidence and overall engagement in class. Having reliable headphones ensures equity—every student gets the chance to hear clearly, participate meaningfully, and grow as a learner.

Ms. Portillo Columbia Heights Education Campus Grades 9-12

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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More than a third of 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

Never Before Funded 90 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bulk Headphones for Classroom, 24 Pack Durable School Wired Headphones for Students. Teacher Must Haves Supplies from Elementary to College (Black) • Amazon Business $137.99 1 $137.99
Double Sided Dry Erase Boards, Ohuhu 30-Pack 9 x 12 Inch Whiteboards Set, Including 30 x Lap Board, 30 x Black Markers, 30 x White Boards Eraser for Students, Classroom, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $27.47 1 $27.47
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Assorted Bright Colors, Pack of 500, Orange • School Specialty $26.02 1 $26.02
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
EXPO Dry Erase Markers, Low Odor Ink, Assorted Colors, Chisel Tip, 36 Count • Amazon Business $19.69 1 $19.69
Crayola Kid's Markers Broad Line Assorted Colors 10/Pack (58-7722) • Staples $2.49 6 $14.94

Materials cost

$289.59

Vendor shipping charges

$2.60

Sales tax

$17.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$343.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.69

Total project goal

$404.60

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