Help me give my students a way to stay organized and take pride in their learning as they set goals, celebrate progress, and showcase their hard work all year long.
$592 goal
This project expired on August 29, 2025.
This project expired on August 29, 2025.
My Project
My third graders are learning to be leaders—not just in the classroom, but in their own learning and growth. One of the ways we do that is through our Leader in Me binders. These special binders hold their goals, writing, awards, and celebrations. We use them every day, and my students take so much pride in seeing how far they’ve come! Having a place to safely store and access their binders will help keep our classroom organized and make it easy for students to stay on track.
With your help, my students will have what they need to feel proud, stay focused, and grow as learners and leaders all year long.
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
25 students impacted
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