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Mr. Priest from Carson, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Light, Camera, Action!

Help me give my students video cameras to become today's story tellers and historians!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Priest's classroom raised $1,102

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Our students are amazing. They come from a variety of different economic backgrounds with over 60% of our students receiving free lunch. Our school is also one of the most ethnically diverse schools in Los Angeles. Students speak a multitude of languages including English and Spanish. As diverse as our students are economically and culturally, they are diverse in their academics. We are also home to a STEAM program where our students conduct research and participate in a Science Explorers Academy. There are a multitude of teams and clubs that fit the needs of everyone.

My Project

Giving low-income students access to new cameras is an investment in their future.

Having award winning film producers as their mentors will ensure that they are getting the best instruction possible.

Some of the exciting projects will work on include:

- Weekly news videos

- Music videos

- Class presentations in video format for all their class

- Short films

- and more

My project will make a difference because these students are eager to begin to show what they have learned to the world.

Our classrooms are not yet at the level technologically to meet their needs as learners. This grant will help to close that gap just a little bit more.

Mr. Priest Magnolia Science Academy 3 Carson Grades 9-12

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.

Carson, CA View local requests

More than 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SAMTIAN LED Video Light 600 LED Camera/Studio Light Kit CRI95 3200K/5600K Camcorder Light Kit with Barndoors 75 inches Light Stand Batteries and Remote Camera Photo Light for Studio Photography, Video • Amazon Business $199.89 1 $199.89
Digital Juice RingBurst 252 - Affordable LED Ring Light: 19 Inch, 55W, 5600K Color Temperature, Dimmable Photo Studio Lighting Kit for Makeup, Tutorials, YouTube, Vimeo, Vine Video Shooting • Amazon Business $149.00 1 $149.00
Neewer Camera Photo Video Lighting Kit: 18 inches/48 Centimeters Outer 55W 5500K Dimmable LED Ring Light, Light Stand, Bluetooth Receiver for Smartphone, YouTube, Vine Self-Portrait Video Shooting • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Professional Advanced Broadcast Microphone and accessories Kit for Canon EOS DSLR 5D Mark II III 6D 7D 7D II 77D 80D 70D 60D T6s T7i T6i T5i T4i T3i SL1 Cameras • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
ineo Wooden 2.1 Gaming/PC Speakers with Subwoofers and Individual Control Box (W403) • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
SmarketBuy 10 Ft Backdrop Banner Stand Portable Lightweight Step and Repeat Stand Adjustable Banner Stand (10 Ft) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
PC Computer USB Powered Speakers w/ 3.5mm AUX Input by GOgroove - SonaVERSE O2 (Black) - 2.0 Channel Dual Passive Bass Woofers, Built-in Volume Dial, Sleek Compact Design Ideal for Desktops & Laptops • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Gimars 4 Button Locking 2 in 1 Phone iPad Pro Tripod Mount Adapter Universal Tablet Clamp Holder Fits iPad Air/Mini, MS Surface More for Monopod/Selfie Stick/Tripod Stand • Amazon Business $9.98 3 $29.94
Neewer 43-inch / 110cm 5-in-1 Collapsible Multi-Disc Light Reflector with Bag - Translucent, Silver, Gold, White and Black • Amazon Business $19.94 1 $19.94
StudioFX SANDBAG Sand Bag SADDLEBAG Double Zipper Design 4 BAGS WEIGHT BAGS FOR PHOTO VIDEO STUDIO STAND by Kaezi • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
WoneNice Professional Black & White Acrylic Clapper Board Slate • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
SMILEPOWO Lightweight Mini Tripod And Universal Smartphone Tripod Adapter,Phone Tripod, Selfie Stick Tripod,Phone Shutter Remote Control For iPhone, Android Phone,Any Smartphone,GOPRO HERO Series • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Heavy Duty Muslin Clamps 4 1/2 inch 6 Pack • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Directors Clapboard • Amazon Business $5.32 1 $5.32

Materials cost

$819.20

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$74.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$936.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$165.26

Total project goal

$1,101.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,101.71

2 Donors

-$734.47

Donations toward project cost

-$624.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$110.17

match offer

-$367.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$312.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.09

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