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Ms. Thornton from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning, Listening and Moving

Help me give my students headphones that are comfortable, durable, have built-in volume control, and are made to withstand frequent use to help our students concentrate more easily, absorb information more effectively, and continue learning with fewer interruptions.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Thornton's classroom raised $861

This project is fully funded

My Project

I teach at a gem of a school where we educate the future leaders of tomorrow. Our students are creative, curious, and always eager to learn. They tackle the curriculum with determination and are constantly pushing themselves to grow.

In our class, headphones are essential for helping our students to stay focused and engaged, especially in a shared learning environment where distractions are common.

Our students use iPads and Chromebooks to access assignments, take tests, and explore educational websites.

The headphones I’ve selected are comfortable, durable, have built-in volume control, and are made to withstand frequent use. They’re not just a convenience, they’re a critical learning tool. With headphones, students can concentrate more easily, absorb information more effectively, and continue learning with fewer interruptions.

Please consider supporting this project. Your donation will go directly toward tools that make a real difference in the daily educational experience of our young learners.

Thank you for helping them hear and helping them grow.

Ms. Thornton Higgins Community 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.

Chicago, IL 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

160 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yunsailing 30 Pack Class Set Headphones for Students Bulk School Headsets Earphones with 3.5mm Jack Classroom Must Haves Teacher Supplies for Adults Laptop Computer(Light Color) • Amazon Business $32.99 8 $263.92
Yunsailing 30 Pack Class Set Headphones for Students Bulk School Headsets Earphones with 3.5mm Jack Classroom Must Haves Teacher Supplies for Adults Laptop Computer(Bright Color) • Amazon Business $32.99 8 $263.92
Eamay 30 Numbered Classroom Pocket Charts for Cell Phones and Calculators Holder Wall Door Mount Hanging Organizer • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
Maeline Kids Headphones Bulk 10-Pack for School Classroom K-12, On-Ear Wired Headsets for Library, Airplane, Online Learning, Travel, 3.5mm Jack for MP3 Player, Phone, Computer, Laptop - Multicolor • Amazon Business $16.95 3 $50.85
Eamay 30 Numbered Classroom Pocket Charts for Cell Phones and Calculators Holder Wall Door Mount Hanging Organizer • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
EAMAY 36 Numbered Classroom Pocket Charts for Cell Phones and Calculators Holder Wall Door Mount Hanging Organizer • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59

Materials cost

$691.22

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$731.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$129.10

Total project goal

$860.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$860.69

2 Donors

-$430.34

Donations toward project cost

-$365.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.55

match offer

-$430.35

Match offer toward project cost

-$365.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.55

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$0.00

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