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Ms. Scalzo from Wendell, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Empower Young Innovators with a 3D Printer!

Help me give my students a 3D printer to bring their ideas to life and spark innovation in our makerspace.

  • $791 goal

This project expired on September 27, 2025.

This project expired on September 27, 2025.

My Project

I love my students for their creativity, curiosity, and willingness to try new things. Every day, they walk into our makerspace full of ideas and excitement, ready to explore, build, and learn. They support one another, take risks, and approach challenges with open minds and determined hearts. It’s a joy to teach such bright, motivated young people.

A 3D printer will give my students the chance to bring their ideas into the real world.

From prototyping inventions and creating models to exploring design thinking and solving real-world problems, this tool will unlock incredible hands-on learning opportunities. It will also help them build confidence, collaboration, and critical thinking skills that will serve them far beyond the classroom.

With your support, our makerspace can become a launchpad for innovation, creativity, and future-ready learning. Thank you for helping us dream bigger and design bolder!

Ms. Scalzo East Wake High School 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.

Wendell, NC View local requests

More than half 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

900 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bambu Lab - A1 Combo 3D Printer - Silver • Best Buy Education $549.99 1 $549.99
INF3DCOORD 3D Printer Tools Kit Box,3D Printing Accessory Includes Allen Wrenches,Art Knife Set,Deburring Tool，Caliper, Suitable for 3D Print Finishing, Cleaning,Repairing • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99

Materials cost

$586.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $45.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$671.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.51

Total project goal

$790.07

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