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Ms. Pina from Roxbury, MA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Get Organized to Learn Better!

Help me give my students thrive when their learning space is calm and organized. With binders and bins, they’ll be able to keep materials neat, reduce distractions, and take greater ownership of their learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pina's classroom raised $372

This project is fully funded

My Project

I love how motivated, thoughtful, and hardworking my students are. They show up every day ready to learn and support each other, even when our classroom setup makes it harder than it needs to be. My students do their best work in spaces that are calm, organized, and easy to navigate—and that’s exactly what these materials will help us create.

With binders and clip boards, my students will be able to keep their notes, assignments, and handouts in one place, making it easier to stay organized, review material, and take ownership of their learning.

The bins will give us clearly labeled storage for supplies, books, and classroom tools, helping reduce clutter and make sure everything has a home.

These simple resources will make a big difference. They’ll help us save time, stay focused, and feel proud of our space. More importantly, they’ll give students the structure they need to become more independent, responsible, and confident learners. Thank you for supporting our classroom!

Ms. Pina Dearborn STEM Academy Grades 9-12

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

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.

Roxbury, MA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

100 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
COMIX Sturdy 3 Ring Binder 1 inch with Clear View Cover, 1" Round Ring View Binder, PVC-Free, 200 Sheets Capacity of US Letter Size Paper, Office & School Supplies, 12 Pack (Black) • Amazon Business $39.05 2 $78.10
COMIX Sturdy 3 Ring Binder 0.5 inch with Clear View Cover, 1/2" Round Ring View Binder, PVC-Free, 100 Sheets Capacity of US Letter Size Paper, Office & School Supplies, 12 Pack (White) • Amazon Business $38.09 2 $76.18
SCRIBBLEDO 30 Pack Double Sided Dry Erase Clipboards 9"x12" Durable Clipboards Bulk with 30 Dry Erase Erasers, Dry Erase Clipboard with Low Profile Clip for School, Classroom and Home Use • Amazon Business $54.89 1 $54.89
Qunclay 10 Pcs Flat Storage Tray Organizer Bin Letter Size Paper Trays for Classroom Art Activity Plastic Tray Stackable File Paper Tray Organizer for School Office Teacher Book Organization, Black • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Fuutreo 6 Pcs Magnetic Wall File Organizer Magnetic Wall File Holder Refrigerator Magazine Holder for Mail Letters Paper Teacher Office Supplies(Advanced Color) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99

Materials cost

$281.15

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$315.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.65

Total project goal

$371.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$371.02

1 Donor

-$185.50

Donations toward project cost

-$157.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.82

match offer

-$185.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$157.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.83

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$0.00

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