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Mr. Cardenas from Alexandria, VA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ink for Education: Boosting Students Learning Through Colorful Class Materials.

Help me give my students colorful materials and decorations by having a color printer available in the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Cardenas's classroom raised $228

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

In today's rapidly evolving digital age, access to colorful material and resources is critical for students' educational success.

While we are fortunate to have a printer already available, the addition of a color printer would be a game-changer for our students' learning experience.

As their teacher, I envision using the color printer to create visually engaging class materials, such as colorful diagrams, charts, and educational posters. These vibrant visuals have been proven to enhance comprehension and retention of complex concepts.

The ability to print in color will also open up new possibilities for interactive and creative learning experiences. My primary goal for this color printer acquisition project is to elevate the quality of education our English Learner students receive, with a special focus on addressing language barriers. By adding a color printer to my resources, I will be better equipped to create visually stimulating and effective instructional materials that not only aid in language acquisition but also inspire confidence in our students as they navigate the challenges of learning a new language.

My students are truly special in many ways. They demonstrate remarkable resilience and determination as they face the added complexity of learning a new language while pursuing their education. Despite linguistic challenges, they exhibit a strong commitment to their studies, and their determination to overcome language barriers is inspirational.

By having a color printer, we can enhance the quality of language education students receive, break down language barriers, and help them achieve their goals. Together, we can make a positive impact on their educational journey and inspire them to embrace the English language as a tool for personal and communal growth. Thank you for considering my cause and joining me in this endeavor to bring color to language learning.

Mr. Cardenas Mount Vernon High School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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

80 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canon - PIXMA MegaTank G6020 Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer - Black • Best Buy Education $160.77 1 $160.77

Materials cost

$160.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$193.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.09

Total project goal

$227.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $227.27

2 Donors

-$113.63

Donations toward project cost

-$96.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.04

match offer

-$113.64

Match offer toward project cost

-$96.59

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.05

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 $0.00

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