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Mrs. Fay from Greenville, SC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Talk About Race and Culture

My students need 10 copies of the book "Brown Boy" to stimulate conversations surrounding social issues affecting the African American society and for me, books about Culturally Responsive teaching to learn best practices for instruction!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Fay's classroom raised $318

This project is fully funded

My Students

In my classroom there are 18 eager first graders.

My students are curious, active, and always keep me on my toes!

Our school qualifies as Title I school with an astounding poverty rate. Many students come to school carrying more baggage than just their backpacks. Despite their hurdles, these first graders are committed and excited every single day. They love learning and always give me their all. Most importantly we are a family and we always take care of each other.

My Project

When people say "I don't see color, I see people" I cringe. You HAVE to see color to see culture and culture is what makes people unique! The children's book "Brown Boy" will be used as a catalyst for conversations with my students about race, culture, and social awareness. After reading this book in my classroom I plan to use the other copies to check out to families to enable more in depth conversations at home. Also included are texts about culturally responsive teaching. As a white woman that teaches predominantly African American students it is important that I am constantly examining my teaching practices in order to best reach my students. Using these texts I will learn best practices to embrace and celebrate the culture of my students while raising rigor and enthusiasm.

Mrs. Fay Thomas E Kerns Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brown Boy • Amazon Business $15.99 10 $159.90
Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain: Promoting Authentic Engagement and Rigor Among Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students • Amazon Business $27.31 1 $27.31
"Multiplication Is for White People": Raising Expectations for Other People’s Children • Amazon Business $13.01 1 $13.01
For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood... and the Rest of Y'all Too: Reality Pedagogy and Urban Education • Amazon Business $11.00 1 $11.00
Other People's Children: Cultural Conflict in the Classroom • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95

Materials cost

$221.17

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $15.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$270.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.66

Total project goal

$317.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $317.74

1 Donor

-$317.74

Donations toward project cost

-$270.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.66

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