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Ms. Diaz from Santa Maria, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us See the World in Color!

Help me give my students engaging, colorful visuals and resources to support their learning, and a color printer will help make that possible.

  • $491 goal

This project expired on September 17, 2025.

This project expired on September 17, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

As a first-year teacher at a Title I school, I want to create a classroom filled with color, where they can learn, explore, and grow despite the challenges they may face outside of school. I have seen in my student teaching placement how students love and enjoy when they have resources in color and not just black and white. Unfortunately, our school does not have access to a color printer.

If I want to provide my students with color materials like a schedule, visuals, anchor charts, or learning games, I have to print them at home or pay out of pocket at a store, something that adds up quickly.

This color printer would make a huge difference in our classroom. It would allow me to create vibrant, easy-to-understand visual aids, display a colorful and consistent daily schedule, and provide engaging learning materials that support all types of learners, especially my English language learners and students with special needs. With your support, we can make our learning environment more inclusive, supportive, and fun!

Ms. Diaz Ida Redmond Taylor Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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 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

Never Before Funded 32 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson - EcoTank ET-4850 All-in-One Supertank Inkjet Printer - White • Best Buy Education $349.99 1 $349.99

Materials cost

$349.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$32.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$417.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.63

Total project goal

$490.89

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