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Mr. Cotton from Cleveland, OH is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hoop Dreams

We need a portable basketball system so that my school can play basketball and foster new friendships.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Cotton's classroom raised $823

This project is fully funded

About My Students

My advisory, led by Ben, is a diverse group of learners from different ethnic backgrounds and socio-economic statuses. They are very interested in establishing a strong school culture in our brand new high school. One of the first things they asked about was for a basketball goal to play during lunch. I mentioned that they could help me by writing a grant and they were excited to do so. They really would like to help the school by getting this grant fulfilled.

The students chose to work together to complete this grant to improve school culture in our brand new school. Although we did not have the funds in the school account, the students were determined to get the basketball goal to play with through writing this grant.

Learning basketball helps develop teamwork skills. Students on each team learn to rely on each other to be there to help run plays and strategize against an opponent. My advisory also learned leadership skills through developing and planning this grant request.

Teamwork is extremely important in today's workforce. People rarely complete jobs alone. It is important for students to work together to be able to establish and complete goals.

In Their Own Words

Our school is in need of a basketball hoop. Many students wish to play but cannot. We are a new school and many kids here don't know each other. We think that having a basketball hoop would help people come together and become friends.

We would like a basketball hoop because we are trying to build a sense of community from the court and have a little fun during school. We also need a hoop so our school team can practice together.

We will make and distribute fliers and give them to every student to bring home and share with their parents. We are hoping that many families and community members can donate money on this website.

We will also keep the school focused on our grant and remind them weekly about where we are in our goal.

This project is important to my school community and ourselves because playing basketball is a good way for people to meet people and make friends. This would help my school community because we are a new school.

A lot of kids do not know each other. Some kids also have a hard time meeting new people. We think that a basketball hoop would help in breaking down some of those barriers.

Our school basketball team also has not way to train for the upcoming season without one.

Mr. Cotton Campus International School's Upper Campus Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half 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

125 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Spalding 54'' Acrylic Portable Ultimate Hybrid Backboard System - No Color • DICK'S Sporting Goods $599.99 1 $599.99

Materials cost

$599.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $60.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$698.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.35

Total project goal

$822.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $822.34

1 Donor

-$822.34

Donations toward project cost

-$698.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$123.35

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