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Ms. Ferguson from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Listen Up

Help me give my students the gift of sound. Our students need headphones to enhance their learning experience and ensure they can fully participate in digital lessons and activities.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ferguson's classroom raised $163

This project is fully funded

My Project

I love my students' curiosity, resilience, and eagerness to learn. They come to school every day ready to explore new ideas and overcome challenges, and their unique perspectives make our classroom a vibrant and inspiring place to be.

The resources I’m requesting, like headphones, will create a more focused and inclusive learning environment.

Headphones, for example, will allow students to engage with digital lessons, videos, and interactive activities without distractions, ensuring they can fully absorb the material and work at their own pace. Other tools, like books, art supplies, or STEM kits, will spark creativity, critical thinking, and hands-on learning, helping them connect concepts to real-world applications.

Headphones will ensure that students can participate in personalized learning programs, listen to audiobooks, or watch educational videos without disrupting others. This is especially important for students who need extra support or those who thrive with auditory learning. Other items, like manipulatives or science kits, will make abstract concepts tangible and exciting, fostering a deeper understanding of the material.

My goal is to provide my students with the tools they need to succeed academically and develop a lifelong love of learning. I want to create an environment where every student feels supported, engaged, and empowered to reach their full potential.

My students are special because of their diverse backgrounds, unique talents, and unwavering determination. They bring so much joy and energy to the classroom, and they inspire me every day with their creativity, kindness, and willingness to grow. With the right resources, I know they can achieve incredible things!

Ms. Ferguson Gillespie Technology Magnet Cluster School Grades PreK-2

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

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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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

60 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yoley 12 Packs Classroom Headphones Bulk for Kids School Students Children, Wholesale Class Set Durable Earphones, Individually Bagged (No Mic) (12 Pack Mixed) • Amazon Business $45.95 2 $91.90
Large Hook Hanging Storage Bags 10 x 12.5-inch, Headphone Storage Classroom - Reusable, Waterproof & Dustproof - Ideal for Classroom, Library, and Pharmacy Use • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$106.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$138.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.44

Total project goal

$162.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $162.93

1 Donor

-$162.93

Donations toward project cost

-$138.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.44

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 $0.00

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