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Ms. Hope from Hollywood, FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Independent Learning Centers

Help me give my students headphones and zipper pouch bags for differentiated small groups in my classroom.

  • $309 goal

This project expired on October 16, 2025.

This project expired on October 16, 2025.

My Project

In my classroom, many students benefit from using technology-based programs for reading, language arts, and personalized learning. However, a lack of resources, especially headphones, creates distractions and limits their ability to work independently. Many students also struggle to stay engaged while sitting in traditional, hard chairs for long periods. That's why I'm requesting headphones and comfortable flexible seating for my students.

The headphones will allow them to listen to audio lessons, instructional videos, and assessments without interruption or background noise.

They'll be able to fully focus during independent work and feel more confident using learning tools like iReady, HMH, and online reading programs.

The flexible seating benches will give students more comfortable options during partner work, small group activities, or quiet reading time. These benches will allow them to shift positions, collaborate more naturally, and feel less restricted. When students are physically comfortable, their ability to concentrate and stay motivated improves.

Thank you in advance for your generous donations.

Ms. Hope McNicol Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Hollywood, FL 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

Never Before Funded 25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Barks Classroom Headphones With Microphone (10 Pack) - On-Ear Bulk Headphones With Microphone: Best for Students K-12 Schools (Rotating Boom Mic, Good Recording Quality, Durable Design, Easy-to-Clean) • Amazon Business $104.97 2 $209.94
Sooez 24pcs Super Large Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, B4 Pencil Pouch Bulk with Label Pocket, Waterproof Organizers for Board Game Storage, File Bags for School, Travel & Office, 15.62x11.2”, 12 Colors • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98

Materials cost

$228.92

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$262.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.30

Total project goal

$308.65

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