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Ms. Dutcher from Alexandria, VA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lighting the way for education

Help me give my students better lights to complete their work and increase communication.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Dutcher's classroom raised $189

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

When my student come into the classroom, I need to decide between harsh lights that will prevent them from seeing the board fully or darkness, that prevents me from seeing my students. By purchasing a few floor lamps, I will be able to turn out the lights to allow the students to see the projected notes, while allowing them to continue to take notes. I will be able to see student progress easily when I walk around the room.

Lighting in my room is hard.

I do not have windows, so I do not have natural light and I often use the projector. I am stuck between the students seeing the board or me seeing their work.

Ms. Dutcher Mount Vernon High School 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.

Alexandria, VA 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

135 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
FOLKSMATE Floor Lamp, Medusa Multi Head Modern Tall Standing Lamps, Rustic Adjustable Gooseneck LED Reading Light for Living Room, Bedroom, Kids 5 White & Colored Lamp Shades, White, (YL-A109-W) • Amazon Business $59.49 1 $59.49
Floor Lamp, Standing Lamp, 9W LED Torchiere Floor Lamp with 4W Adjustable Reading Lamp, 3000K Energy-Saving LED Bulbs, 3 Way Switch, 50,000hrs Lifespan, Floor Lamps for Bedroom, Living Room, Office • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
GE - Cync Direct Connect Light Bulbs (4 A19 LED Color Changing Light Bulbs) 60W Replacement - Full Color • Best Buy Education $28.99 1 $28.99

Materials cost

$128.47

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$160.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.31

Total project goal

$188.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $188.71

3 Donors

-$146.29

Donations toward project cost

-$125.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.44

Matching donations from our partners

-$40.65

Match offers toward project cost

-$34.55

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.77

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 $0.00

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