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Ms. Ringo from Detroit, MI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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It's Time to Let Off Some S.T.E.A.M.

Help me give my students an opportunity for them to go from a concept to a hands-on project completed by each student.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ringo's classroom raised $633

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our students come from impoverished neighborhoods, the entire population are eligible for free lunch, and many lack basic “success” tools. What makes them so resilient is they come to school with the desire to get educated the best way they know how. Students who display positive behavior should be celebrated. I am in the process of creating a positive behavior room where students can play games, earn incentives, and hang out with other peers who display positive attributes. Classroom management has become an issue across the board for many educators, but giving kids an incentive to help adjust their behavior for a conducive environment.

My Project

These resources will allow students to engage in a STEM project allowing them to actually build a product and witness a working finished project. This project will enhance the students' ability to use their critical thinking skills, work collaboratively, and share ideas with their peers. STEAM has become an integral part of many school districts, but some lack the funding to provide resources for visual and tactile learners. Having these resources will give some students a chance to witness what they can do while further learning the importance of science.

Ms. Ringo Detroit Edison Public School Academy 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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

322 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Build Your Own Solar Powered Car - 3D STEM Puzzle Toy - Captain Nosa • DonorsChoose Supply Store $24.99 20 $499.80

Materials cost

$499.80

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$537.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.82

Total project goal

$632.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$632.12

1 Donor

-$632.12

Donations toward project cost

-$537.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.82

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$0.00

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