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Ms. Gillespie from Oakland CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Hocus Focus

Help me give my students a set of noise canceling headphones in order to help them focus on their schoolwork. Most of my students are not fortunate enough to have a quiet space to work in.

  • $329 goal

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Celebrating Black History Month

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

My school is located in a high-crime, low-income area. 100% of our students qualify for the free lunch program. My school is a full inclusion school so we have students with various kinds of special needs, including social/emotional. Students at my school are a very diverse group and in spite of the challenges they face at home, they are very resilient. During these unprecedented times, my students show up on Zoom every day eager to learn.

My students have a wide range of academic skills.

Many students require extra support and practice in order to grasp key concepts, yet they are willing to work hard and persevere.

My Project

During my zoom sessions with my students I have witnessed first hand how difficult it is for my students to find a quiet space to work. They are doing the best they can during these challenging times.

Most of my students live in multi-generational homes, which are filled with constant activity.

As much as my students try to stay focused during our Zoom classes, they are often challenged by background activity and noise. My students need these headphones to block out the noise so they can instead focus on learning!

Ms. Gillespie
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bulk Classroom Headphones - 10 Pack - Over Ear Student Head Phones: Perfect for Kids in Classrooms, Schools, Libraries, Class Set (Great Value, Durable, Noise Reducing, Comfortable Fit, Easy to Clean) • Amazon Business $74.99 3 $224.97

Materials cost

$224.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$278.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.22

Total project goal

$328.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $328.14

1 Donor

-$32.81

Donations toward project cost

-$27.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.92

match offer

-$295.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$251.03

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.30

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 $0.00

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