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Ms. Irwin from Detroit, MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help! We Need the Basics!

Help me give my students basics for everyday success!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Irwin's classroom raised $543

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students do a lot of awesome work and we use materials like the ones needed in this project everyday. These materials don't last forever and when they run out it, it negatively impacts their learning.

My students crave learning, especially spelling, reading, and math.

I don't want to take away from their experience by not having supplies for them. The whiteboards and markers give them a fun way to spell and write, easily erasing any mistakes they make, keeping their motivation and confidence high.

The other materials like the copy paper allow them to also write with pencil and paper and I use it to copy homework for them. That way they practice their skills at home too. The magnets are to help hang their amazing work around the room! The nametags aren't just for names, the number charts have been a big help with them learning their numbers!

We are so excited to have these supplies to continue the great things we do in our classroom. Our future should have access to all of the materials for their education!

Ms. Irwin Ronald Brown Academy Grades PreK-2

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.

Detroit, MI View local requests

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

30 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Double-Sided Magnetic Write & Wipe Board - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $98.99 1 $98.99
TRU RED? 8.5" x 11" Copy Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 5 Reams/Carton (TR56960) • Quill.com $37.92 2 $75.84
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Black) - 36 Count with CHISEL Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00
Scribbledo 24 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9" x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards 24 Mini Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Pre-Sharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow, 240 Count • Amazon Business $34.35 1 $34.35
Aizweb Regrouping Base Ten Place Value,Addition and Subtraction Math Manipulatives,Magnetic Dry Erase Board for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade Student Classroom Must Haves,Math Games for Kids Homeschool Supplies • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Coogam Magnetic Letters 234 Pcs, Uppercase Lowercase Foam Alphabet ABC Fridge Magnets, Educational Toy Set for Classroom Kids Learning Spelling with Magnetic Board and Storage Box • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
WallDeca Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves Assorted Colors, 8.5" x 11", Plastic Paper Holder Pack, Reusable Dry Erase Sleeves, Paper Pocket Folders Plastic, 5 Colors (25-Pack) • Amazon Business $24.97 1 $24.97
25 Retro Teacher Name Plate for Desk Classroom - Student Desk Name Tags Classroom Kindergarten for Classroom, Number Lines for Students Desk, Name Plate for Desk Kids Name Plates • Amazon Business $11.75 2 $23.50
VICNOVA Magnetic Clips, 24 Pieces Magnetic Metal Chip Clips Fridge Magnets Refrigerator Whiteboard Locker Magnets Heavy Duty Clip Classroom Organization Teacher Must Haves School Supplies Accessories • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
MaxGear Whiteboard Magnets, 36 Pack Strong Refrigerator Magnets for Kitchen, School Supplies for Teachers, 3 cm Round Colored Magnetic Pieces for Classroom, Refrigerator, Office, Home (5 Colors) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89

Materials cost

$419.49

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$460.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.31

Total project goal

$542.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $542.04

3 Donors

-$286.03

Donations toward project cost

-$243.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.90

Matching donations from our partners

-$256.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$217.60

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.40

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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