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Ms. Brooks from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help us Write it Ourselves

Help me give my students new dry-erase markers to improve our ability to add details to our thoughts.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Brooks's classroom raised $169

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My Project

The use of dry-erase markers is very important in our day for both reading and math. In an effort to push the thinking of my students, we use dry-erase boards and markers to encourage our scholars to write their own thinking. Word work is a big portion of our day where we practice the blending of sounds that form words. In math, we prove our answers by drawing pictures to show our thinking. Dry-erase markers are a necessity in our class to ensure that the taxonomy level of our work is reaching the evaluate and create levels, not just remember.

Ms. Brooks Sherman Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

HBCU Alum 25 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
EXPO Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $35.09 1 $35.09
ARTEZA Dry Erase Markers, Bulk Pack of 52, Chisel Tip, 12 Assorted Colors with Low-Odor Ink, Whiteboard Pens, Office Supplies for Back to School, Office, Home • Amazon Business $32.33 1 $32.33
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $22.59 1 $22.59
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $21.48 1 $21.48

Materials cost

$111.49

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$143.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.26

Total project goal

$168.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $168.42

2 Donors

-$168.42

Donations toward project cost

-$143.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.26

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 $0.00

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