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Ms. Peruso from Philadelphia, PA is requesting a class trip through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Through History!

Help me give my students a field trip to experience many hands-on and exciting learning opportunities.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Peruso's classroom raised $275

This project is fully funded

My Students

I am lucky enough to teach an amazing group of middle school students in a self-contained autistic support classroom. My students are in grades 6th through 8th and are all diagnosed with autism as well as other disabilities. They come from very diverse backgrounds, all live in an inner-city neighborhood in Philadelphia and attend a Title I school in which all students receive free lunch.

My students work hard to overcome many educational, social and personal challenges daily.

Beyond academic instruction, my students require direct, explicit instruction on how to interact with others on a daily basis. They succeed with direct, specialized instruction tailored to their individual needs. Although teaching students on the spectrum can be challenging at times, I would not want to learn and grow daily with any other group of students.

My Project

Often, our students do not have the opportunity to make connections in the community and participate in meaningful trips. A trip to downtown Philadelphia would complement our social studies unit while giving our children a chance to have a hands-on experience with the culture and city they grew up in. Historic Philadelphia, Inc. offers an exciting educational program including an interactive story stroll as well as visiting historical sites such as the Liberty Bell and Betsy Ross house. Additionally, our students can benefit from interacting with other students and staff to enhance the social skills they’ve been learning in the school environment.

This trip will not only provide academic enrichment, but it will also have a positive impact on my students’ ability to relate to the community around them in and out of school.

Students with Autism benefit from practicing their new skills in a variety of settings to increase their independence. I know this trip will afford my students opportunities to continue to develop their social and academic skills. Funding for this project would cover the cost of school bus transportation.

Ms. Peruso Harding Middle School Grades 6-8

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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

Where your donation goes
Component Company Total
Transportation Philly Transportation, LLC $200.00

Trip cost

$200.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$233.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.12

Total project goal

$274.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $274.12

5 Donors

-$274.12

Donations toward project cost

-$233.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.12

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 $0.00

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