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Ms. McCaw from Philadelphia, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Light It Up, Up, Up!

Help me give my students new lighting to brighten our spirits while we read!

  • $555 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

High school history classes require an environment that is both engaging and conducive to learning. The current fluorescent lights not only emit harsh, unflattering light, but they can also cause headaches and eyestrain, making it difficult for students to focus.

Adding new lighting, such as LED lights with adjustable brightness and color temperature, can improve the overall learning experience.

A well-lit classroom can also enhance the appearance of historical artifacts and multimedia displays, bringing history to life and helping students better understand the past. In conclusion, new lighting will not only improve the classroom's aesthetics but also provide a more comfortable and effective learning environment

Ms. McCaw Parkway Northwest High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Philadelphia, PA 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

125 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Govee RGBIC Floor Lamp, LED Corner Lamp Works with Alexa, Smart Modern Floor Lamp with Music Sync and 16 Million DIY Colors, Ambiance Color Changing Standing Lamp for Bedroom Living Room Gaming Room • Amazon Business $99.98 2 $199.96
Torchlet Floor Lamp, RGB Color Changing Led Lamp, Smart Lamp Alexa APP Control, Modern Floor Lamp with DIY Mode, Music Sync and White Fabric Shade, Standing Lamp for Living Room Bedroom Game Room • Amazon Business $69.99 2 $139.98
Lakumu Industrial Floor Lamp for Living Room, Tree Floor Lamp with 3 Elegant Teardrop Cage Heads & ST58 Edison LED Bulbs, Sturdy Base Tall Vintage Pole Light Great for Farmhouse Rustic Bedroom Office • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
DAYBETTER Led Strip Lights 100ft (2 Rolls of 50ft) Smart Light Strips with App Control Remote, 5050 RGB Led Lights for Bedroom, Music Sync Color Changing Lights for Room Party • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
dalattin 32.8ft Led Lights Led Strip Lights Color Changing Lights with 44 Keys Remote,1 Roll of 32.8ft • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98

Materials cost

$434.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$471.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.19

Total project goal

$554.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $554.60

2 Donors

-$264.06

Donations toward project cost

-$246.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.11

match offer

-$264.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$224.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.61

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.47

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 $0.00

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