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Ms. Higgins from South Gate, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lasting Learning Through Relevant Reading!

Help me give my students access to the young adult book "All American Boys" by funding a class set of this culturally relevant text!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Higgins's classroom raised $387

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

My students are the future. They are changemakers. As their teacher, it is my responsibility to have them engage with texts that will grow their love for reading. After all, when my students have a good book in their hands, nothing can stop them from reading!

My students are the future.

They are multifaceted. My classroom is made up of future authors, poets, doctors, designers, and leaders in training. They deserve access to texts that will inspire them.

My students are the future. They are worth it. By funding this project, you are making a difference in the life of a student today and in the state of the future tomorrow.

My Project

Your donation will fund a class set of the YA novel "All American Boys" alongside flashcards to promote their critical reading throughout this novel study unit.

I wish to hone my student's love for reading by giving them access to texts that have relevance in their lives.

I aim to provide them with the tools and resources necessary to learn, grow, and pursue their interests through literacy in the fulfillment of their fullest potential.

As a first-year educator, I feel lucky, humbled, and grateful to be the English teacher to this wonderful seventh-grade class. Their imaginations are active and swirling with the capacity to imagine real solutions to contemporary problems.

Ms. Higgins Southeast Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
All American Boys • Amazon Business $5.07 40 $202.80
School Smart Ruled Easel Pads, 27 x 34 Inches, 50 Sheets, White, Pack of 4 - 1467043 • Amazon Business $50.09 1 $50.09
Debra Dale Designs Made in The USA Blank Index Cards with Rings in 6 Colors; 1,100 Index Cards - Single Hole Punched 90# Index, 2 x 3.5 inches for Learning, Note Taking, Memory Drills, Site Cards • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$269.88

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$24.69

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$328.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.99

Total project goal

$386.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$386.61

1 Donor

-$193.29

Donations toward project cost

-$164.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.99

match offer

-$193.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$164.32

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.00

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$0.00

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