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Ms. Rannells from Fort Wayne, IN is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lighting Needed

Help me give my students a different kind of lighting for our classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rannells's classroom raised $395

This project is fully funded

My Project

With your help I am hoping to give my students a new form of lighting in our classroom. Right now I am using harsh fluorescent lighting throughout the room.

I am wanting to use soft lighting to create a calming atmosphere in the classroom.

Several students come to my classroom throughout the day to regroup and work to get themselves regulated after having issues in their classroom. The new light covers will dim the harsh fluorescent lights while the table and floor lamps will offer lighting that we can adjust as needed.

Ms. Rannells Prince Chapman Academy Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Fort Wayne, IN 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

35 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ShadeMAGIC Fluorescent Light Covers for Classroom Office - Light Filter Pack of (4); Eliminate Harsh Glare That Causing Eyestrain and Head Strain. Office & Classroom Decorations. Light Diffusers (4) • Amazon Business $33.97 4 $135.88
Bedside Lamps for Bedrooms Set of 2 Nightstand - Table Lamp with 3 Color Modes 2700K-5000K, Small Lamp with USB C+A Charging Port and AC Outlet, White Lamp for Side Table, Mini Bed Side Lamp for Kids • Amazon Business $29.99 3 $89.97
Brightech Medusa LED Floor Lamp – Multi-Head Dimmable Floor Lamp for Living Rooms & Offices – Tall Lamp with Interchangeable Shades, Adjustable Standing Lamp for Bedroom Reading – Black • Amazon Business $46.52 1 $46.52
Regal LED A19 Light Bulb 5000K Daylight 800-Lumen, 9-Watt (60-Watt Equivalent), E26 Base, 5000 Kelvin, Day Light, 5-Pack, Non-Dimmable • Amazon Business $14.29 2 $28.58

Materials cost

$300.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$335.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.20

Total project goal

$394.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $394.66

2 Donors

-$394.66

Donations toward project cost

-$335.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.20

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 $0.00

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