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Ms. Coomber from Chula Vista, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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LGBTQ+ and Race Inclusive Books and Supplies for the Classroom

Help me give my students the supplies we need to make a more inclusive classroom to better represent the diversity of the community and world.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Coomber's classroom raised $210

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students include 8th graders whose families have chosen to attend a charter school focusing on arts and personalized learning. They come from all around the southern areas of San Diego county.

I love knowing that I'm building the next generation of artists, performers, and thinkers.

I want to be able to provide them with the environment and resources that they need to grow and thrive.

There are so many students that can be truly engaged in their learning thanks to arts integration. Some of my students are wonderfully talented at fine arts, dance, or music, and some of them are just beginning to cultivate an interest. My goal is to help each of them reach their fullest potential by constantly integrating art into their learning.

My 8th-grade class is a self-contained classroom. I teach math, science, history, and English, but I am also the supervisor for our Board Games & RPG Club as well as Student Council.

My Project

I am asking for a donation of LGBTQ+ and Race focused supplies and novels that we need to make a more inclusive classroom to better represent the diversity of the community and world.

In light of all of US History (in addition to current events), creating an inclusive classroom is more important than ever.

In every single year as a middle school teacher, I have had a student who openly identifies as LGBTQ+, and I always have a variety of students from all demographics. Some of these students are statistically most at risk for bullying and other difficulties. I am determined to make a classroom which is safe, encouraging, and inclusive of their identities.

I can't change the entire world, but I can certainly change theirs for the better.

Ms. Coomber Pacific Springs Charter School - Otay Ranch Academy for the Arts Grades 6-8 Chula Vista, CA View local requests

Half of 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
Pride: The Story of the LGBTQ Equality Movement • Amazon Business $28.58 1 $28.58
The Book of Pride: LGBTQ Heroes Who Changed the World • Amazon Business $21.49 1 $21.49
Transgender History, second edition: The Roots of Today's Revolution • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Queerstory: An Infographic History of the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Under My Hijab • Amazon Business $13.94 1 $13.94
Homissor Progress Pride Rainbow Flag 3x5 ft- LGBT Community Gay Pride Lesbian Transgender Bisexual Flags Banner UV Fade Resistant for Indoor Outdoor • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
The Hate U Give • Amazon Business $10.90 1 $10.90
Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption • Amazon Business $7.87 1 $7.87
Anley Fly Breeze 3x5 Foot Transgender Flag - Vivid Color and Fade Proof - Canvas Header and Double Stitched - Pink Blue Rainbow Flags Polyester with Brass Grommets 3 X 5 Ft • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95

Materials cost

$134.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$178.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.50

Total project goal

$209.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $209.99

3 Donors

-$206.46

Donations toward project cost

-$178.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.97

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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