Help me give my students high-interest reading materials for the Independent reading period.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Burger's classroom raised $995
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
Dear Donors,
I am excited to share a project close to my heart that aims to revolutionize learning for my extraordinary students through high-interest reading materials.
This directly aligns to CSDE ESSER priorities A: Learning Acceleration, Academic Renewal, and Student Enrichment. As an educator deeply committed to instilling a love for reading, I am seeking your support in providing a collection of captivating books tailored to my diverse classroom.
We are beginning an Independent Reading block at our school to foster the love of reading and to help make up for loss from Covid-19. The requested materials include a range of high-interest books and literary resources carefully chosen to match the varied interests and reading levels of my students. These resources will make a significant impact on their learning by fostering curiosity, sparking imagination, and strengthening literacy skills.
The main goal of this project is to cultivate a positive reading culture, creating an environment where literature becomes a source of joy and connection. By offering a diverse selection of engaging books, I aim to empower my students to become lifelong learners and critical thinkers.
What makes my students special is their incredible diversity, both culturally and academically. Your support will bridge these differences, connecting their unique experiences with the world of literature. Together, we can inspire a love for learning that extends far beyond the classroom.
Thank you for considering this project and for contributing to the transformative journey of these exceptional students.
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
Choices?, Grades 7-12 (Print + Digital)
• Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs
$9.99
10
$99.90
Scholastic Art?, Grades 7-12 (Print + Digital)
• Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs
$9.99
10
$99.90
Scholastic Scope?, Grades 6-8 (Print + Digital)
• Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs
$9.99
10
$99.90
The New York Times Upfront?, Grades 9-12 (Print + Digital)
• Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs
$9.99
10
$99.90
Scholastic Action?, Grades 6-12, Reading Level Grades 3-5 (Print + Digital)
• Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs
$9.99
10
$99.90
Junior Scholastic?, Grades 6-8 (Print + Digital)
• Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs
$9.99
10
$99.90
4 High School Favorites #1 (Ages 14+): Becoming, Black Enough, Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, Blackout (paperback+hardcover book set)
• MahoganyBooks
$60.00
1
$60.00
An Indigenous Peoples History of the United States for Young People (paperback)
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$20.00
1
$20.00
March: Book Three (paperback)
• MahoganyBooks
$17.99
1
$17.99
March: Book Two (paperback)
• MahoganyBooks
$17.96
1
$17.96
March: Book One (paperback)
• MahoganyBooks
$13.46
1
$13.46
Materials cost
$728.81
Vendor shipping charges
$75.88
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.93
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$845.62
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$149.23
Total project goal
$994.85
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$994.85
1 Donor
-$994.85
Donations toward project cost
-$845.62
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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