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Ms. C-J from Saint Paul, MN is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. C-J's classroom raised $602

Let There Be Light and Focused Study!

Help me give my students a focused study zone with good lighting in our library.

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Ms. C-J Como Park Senior High School
Saint Paul, MN Grades 9-12

My Project

Our high school library is designing dedicated study nooks to give students a quiet, elevated space that supports deep concentration. Currently, our large open room relies solely on standard fluorescent lighting. By adding individual desk lamps, we can transform these areas into warm, focused stations where students feel truly valued.

Every student deserves a dignified, comfortable environment equipped with quality lighting that inspires pride in their work.

Personalized desk lighting creates a serene atmosphere that reduces stress and signals to our ambitious students that their learning space matters just as much as their goals.

With your support, we can provide the quality tools our students need to take full ownership of their education. Thank you for helping us build a space that reflects their worth.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

999 students impacted 4 donors
Ms. C-J Como Park Senior High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Saint Paul, MN 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

999 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TORCHSTAR Pale Yellow Glass Bankers Desk Lamp with Pull Chain, E26 Base | Uniquely Textured Base, Antique Traditional Library Lamp for Office Study Room, Bulbs not Included • Amazon Business $53.49 8 $427.92
YFXRLIGHT Dimmable T45 LED Edison Bulb,2700K Warm White,6W Antique Tubular LED Filament Bulbs,60 Watt Equivalent E26 Base,550Lm,Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98

Materials cost

$473.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$511.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.18

Total project goal

$601.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $601.19

4 Donors

-$570.57

Donations toward project cost

-$511.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.56

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.62

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