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Ms. Gayfield from Columbus, GA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Gayfield's classroom raised $335

It's Our History for Us!

Help me give my students books to give them knowledge and a sense of pride in their race.

Ms. Gayfield Davis Elementary School
Columbus, GA Grades PreK-2

My Students

I teach curious and intelligent second graders at a Title I school. They consistently follow the 20 essential rules and expectations that are engrained into our school cultural. In spite of their circumstances, they are dedicated to their education and do their best to be successful.

My Project

Since our school is predominately Black, these books will be used to educate, engage and immerse the students in the struggles and accomplishments of individuals within their race. Many of the books are examples of self-empowerment. The books will help the students build confidence by making text-to-self connections. The dry erase markers will be used to create Venn diagrams to compare historical figures as well as fictional book characters.

This project will certainly help my students gain a sense of pride in themselves and in their history.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

20 students impacted 7 donors
Ms. Gayfield Davis Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Columbus, GA 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

20 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gaither Sisters Trilogy Box Set • MahoganyBooks $21.57 1 $21.57
She Was the First!: The Trailblazing Life of Shirley Chisholm • Amazon Business $18.23 1 $18.23
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Marker | Chisel Tip Markers | Whiteboard Markers, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $16.28 1 $16.28
Black Is a Rainbow Color • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
I Believe I Can • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
I Am Smart, I Am Blessed, I Can Do Anything! • Amazon Business $13.48 1 $13.48
I Am Every Good Thing • Amazon Business $12.60 1 $12.60
I Am Enough • Amazon Business $12.36 1 $12.36
The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist • Amazon Business $12.28 1 $12.28
Our Diversity Makes Us Stronger: Social Emotional Book for Kids about Diversity and Kindness (Children’s Book for Boys and Girls) (World of Kids Emotions) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
I Choose to Try Again: A Colorful, Rhyming Picture Book About Perseverance and Diligence (Teacher and Therapist Toolbox: I Choose) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters • Amazon Business $10.98 1 $10.98
What If We Were All The Same!: A Children's Book About Ethnic Diversity and Inclusion • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
It's OK to be Different: A Children's Picture Book About Diversity and Kindness • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
Skin Like Mine (2) (Kids Like Mine) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
The ABCs of Black History • Amazon Business $8.54 1 $8.54
The Story of Simone Biles: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
The Story of Ruby Bridges: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story of: A Biography Series for New Readers) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition • Amazon Business $6.70 1 $6.70

Materials cost

$228.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.00

Sales tax

 $15.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$284.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.17

Total project goal

$334.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $334.46

4 Donors

-$278.54

Donations toward project cost

-$267.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$20.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$35.92

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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