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Ms. K. from Gary, IN is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hot Tots

My special ed. classroom needs a floor cushion and a portable air conditioner.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. K.'s classroom raised $669

This project is fully funded

I work in a high need community and I have quite a bit of college loan debt to repay. I was in a terrible car accident, and after several surgeries, and lots of recovery, I am able to teach special ed now. I love it!

We are too hot and it makes us sleepy. Please help us get cooler. We have a long day and we play hard and work harder. We need to be cool and comfortable to be on our toes.

My students need a portable air conditioner. My very small classroom has no windows and is very hot. I have students with disabilities such as autism and down syndrome. We are sweating and hot. It is difficult to pay attention in this atmosphere. Also, the floor has a very old musty white carpet, and I need something for the children to sit on.

You will make possible for my special education students to enjoy learning in a cool, comfortable room.

Ms. K. Gary Lighthouse College Preparatory 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.

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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

25 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
DANBY 7000 BTU PORTABLE AIR CONDITIONER • Best Buy $329.99 1 $329.99
Giant Whale Floor Cushion, 16x43 1/4x48 in. • Highsmith Inc. $141.68 1 $141.68

Materials cost

$471.67

Vendor shipping charges

 $47.17

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$548.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$120.29

Total project goal

$668.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $668.29

9 Donors

-$644.70

Donations toward project cost

-$548.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$96.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.59

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 $0.00

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