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

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Help Us learn in the 21st Century!

Help me give my students access to updated technology and individual headphones that can significantly impact their learning experience.

  • $225 goal

This project expired on August 7, 2025.

This project expired on August 7, 2025.

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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

I hope this letter finds you well. My name is Brendan McFadden, and I am writing on behalf of a Title 1 middle school in Baltimore City. I am reaching out to request your support for a project aimed at improving technology and providing headphones for middle school math students.

The students face unique challenges due to economic disparities, and we believe that access to updated technology and individual headphones can significantly impact their learning experience.

Our project, titled "Tech-Enhanced Learning for All," aims to address this issue by providing the following:

Individual Headphones: To facilitate focused and distraction-free learning, we aim to provide each student with high-quality, durable headphones. This will allow them to engage with educational content, online resources, and interactive lessons without disruptions.

The impact of this project goes beyond the immediate improvement in classroom resources. By enhancing the learning environment for middle school math students, we aim to inspire a lifelong love for learning and equip them with essential skills for the future. We sincerely believe that investing in the education of these students will empower them to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.

Mr. McFadden Holabird Academy 229 Grades 6-8

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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.

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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

300 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yunsailing 18 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Student Wired Class Headphones Set for Kids School with Individually Wrapped Adjustable Over Ear Head Earbuds(Black) • Amazon Business $49.99 3 $149.97

Materials cost

$149.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$191.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.74

Total project goal

$224.96

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