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

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Let’s Have a Mindset!

Help me give my students the materials they need to succeed in reading and math. We are an inner city school with limited supplies. Without the worries about materials, students are able to focus on making academic gains.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Peterson's classroom raised $305

This project is fully funded

My Project

I service Middle school Special Education learners in the inner city. Students will be able to use the materials to enhance their experiences in reading. I service students who receive special education services and they need accommodations to meet their individual needs.

Having access to materials will help learns stay organized and prepared for learning.

I can also better service students with the requested materials by enhancing my teaching techniques and strategies. Students showed a tremendous amount of gains last school year. It is my goal to better service these students and further their mindset of growth and literacy.

Ms. Peterson Wadsworth Elementary School 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.

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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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
30 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Kids Headphones Student Headphones Wired Class over Head Earbud on Ear Set with 3.5 mm Plug 10 Colors Adjustable with Microphone Headset Earphone for Library • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
Set of 24 Small White Board Dry Erase Boards Classroom Pack Mini White Boards 9"x12” Double Sided Personal Whiteboards for Students Teachers School Supplies Lapboards l 24 Mini Erasers Incl • Amazon Business $37.49 1 $37.49
400 Pack 5.3 x 7.4 Inch Thermal Laminating Pouches 3 Mil Clear Laminating Sheets Plastic Laminating Paper Hot Glossy Laminator Pouches Office Laminating Supplies for Letter Photo Card ID Badge • Amazon Business $27.79 1 $27.79
Oxford Jr. Composition Notebooks, Half Size, 4-7/8 x 7-1/2 Inches, Wide Ruled Paper, 80 Sheets, Assorted Primary Covers, 6 Pack (63779) • Amazon Business $7.70 3 $23.10
Sportime Yarn Balls, 4 Inches, Assorted Colors, Set of 6 - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $21.22 1 $21.22
Better Office Products Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves, 30 Count, Crystal Clear, Oversized, 10.25" x 13.75", Heavy Duty Dry Erase Pocket Sheet Protectors, Reusable Pockets with 10 Assorted Colors,30 Pack • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
Phonics for Older Students Multi-Syllable Compound Words With VC/CV: Phonics, Fluency, Comprehension, Word Work, Interactive Notebook: Science of ... (Phonics Practice for Older Students) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Carson-Dellosa Interactive Notebooks Math Grade 6 Resource Book (104910) • Quill.com $10.19 1 $10.19
Carson-Dellosa Interactive Notebooks Math Grade 7 Resource Book (104911) • Quill.com $8.15 1 $8.15
Carson Dellosa Language Arts, Grade 7 Resource Book (Interactive Notebooks) • Amazon Business $6.54 1 $6.54

Materials cost

$223.25

Vendor shipping charges

$2.12

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$258.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.66

Total project goal

$304.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$304.38

1 Donor

-$152.19

Donations toward project cost

-$129.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.83

match offer

-$152.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$129.36

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.83

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$0.00

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