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Mrs. Laura Rayfield from Gastonia, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Listening Devices for Active Learners!

Help me give my students their own set of earbuds and ways to keep them organized in our math classroom!

  • $342 goal

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My Project

My students come from a diverse population. This group of sixth graders are eager to learn and are very appreciative. They are hard workers who really want to learn. They come from various economic backgrounds with the majority of my students living in or below poverty. All students in my classroom receive free breakfast, as well as free lunch daily.

When most people think about school supplies, earbuds are usually an item that is forgotten.

Earbuds are not considered "needs," they are considered "wants." As a result of their families economic backgrounds, our families struggle with providing basic needs. This is not for the lack of wanting to provide for their children, earbuds are just not as important as food, shelter and clothes.

You will not find a more grateful group of students anywhere! These students are appreciative of anything they receive. I feel that my students are just as deserving as any student in our county and due to their parents' economic situations, many times they are not given the same opportunity as others.

Our students have access to Chromebooks daily. Since our students have one-to-one accessibility, it is imperative that they use earbuds to help them concentrate and not distract others. As a teacher, technology is essential for getting my students prepared for their future. However, it can get pretty noisy and distracting without one small tool.

Having a way for students to keep up with these tools is also essential in a classroom. Shoe organizers and bags are one way that I hope to instill responsibility for them.

Mrs. Laura Rayfield York Chester Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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Gastonia, NC 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

150 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Keewonda Bulk Earbuds Headphones 100 Pack Earphones Wholesale Classroom Ear Buds Kids Bulk Headphones Mixed 5 Assorted Colors Earbuds for Schools, Libraries, Hospitals (Mixed-Color) • Amazon Business $67.57 2 $135.14
Keewonda Bulk Earbuds Headphones Wholesale Earphones 100 Pack Disposable Ear Buds Bulk Multi Colored Headphones for School Classroom Students • Amazon Business $68.95 1 $68.95
Bouraw 120Pcs Organza Bags 4x6 Inches with Drawstring, Jewelry Pouches Wedding Party Christmas Favor Gift Bags (Mixed Color) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
AOODA 28 Large Mesh Pockets Over The Door Shoe Rack, Hanging Shoe Organizer for Closet Hanging Shoe Rack Holder Hanger, White • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$238.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$290.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.21

Total project goal

$341.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $341.41

3 Donors

-$341.41

Donations toward project cost

-$290.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.21

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