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Mrs. Cooley from Hackensack, NJ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Cooley's classroom raised $408

Listening for Success

Help me give my students the power of technology! In my class, students will use headphones to view multimedia sources to research.

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Mrs. Cooley Hackensack Middle School
Hackensack, NJ Grades 6-8

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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

As an educator, I firmly believe that technology plays a crucial role in providing quality education to students. With the advancement of technology, students can learn in a more interactive and engaging way. However, for students to learn using technology, they need certain tools and equipment. One such tool that is essential for learning is a good pair of headphones.

The need for headphones in the classroom has become even more critical in recent times, especially since the pandemic has forced us to rely more on virtual learning.

With the majority of the learning happening through online classes, students need a good pair of headphones to hear their teachers and peers. The headphones will help them to focus better on the class and not get distracted by any background noise.

Moreover, every student has their learning style, and headphones can help cater to those differences. Some students learn better through videos, while others learn better by listening to audio. A good pair of headphones allows each student to learn in the way that best suits them.

However, not all students can afford to buy headphones, and some may not even consider it a priority. This is where our collective effort as educators and members of the community comes in to support them. By providing good quality headphones to our students, we can ensure that every student has an equal opportunity to learn using technology.

In conclusion, headphones are an essential tool in the classroom, especially in today's digital age. They can help students to learn better, focus more, and cater to their individual learning styles. Therefore, I urge all members of the community to come together and support our students by providing them with the necessary equipment they need to succeed.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

57 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Cooley Hackensack Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hackensack, NJ 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

57 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sony MDR-ZX110 Stereo Headphones, Black • Quill.com $15.59 20 $311.80

Materials cost

$311.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$346.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.14

Total project goal

$407.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $407.62

2 Donors

-$407.62

Donations toward project cost

-$346.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.14

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 $0.00

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