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Mr. Lipa from Oakland, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Loud and Clear: Learning Through Sound and Song

Help me give my students the tools they need—like headphones, a projector, a speaker, —to learn in fun, engaging, and meaningful ways.

  • $1,310 goal

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

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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

I love how curious, creative, and full of energy my first grade students are. They come to school each day excited to learn, share, and grow. Each of them learns in their own unique way, and these resources will help meet their different needs. Headphones will support students who need quiet spaces to focus. A projector will help bring lessons and stories to life for visual learners. A portable speaker will make sure every voice is heard during songs, videos, and class discussions. And a karaoke machine will build confidence and language skills while making learning fun! These tools will help my students shine and feel proud of what they can do.

Mr. Lipa Cox Academy Grades PreK-2

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.

Oakland, CA 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

22 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Headset for PS5 Games,PS4,Xbox,PC, Kids Headphones with Mic for School Supplies,Gaming Headphones Wired,Headphones with Microphones,Gaming Headphones for PS4 Headset with Mic • Amazon Business $18.04 25 $451.00
Dolphin? Audio Bluetooth Portable Karaoke Speaker with 14.1" Touchscreen and Wireless Microphone (KB-85R) • Quill.com $357.99 1 $357.99
Vankyo - Leisure 470 Pro Native 1080P Wireless Single LCD Mini Projector - White • Best Buy Education $169.99 1 $169.99

Materials cost

$978.98

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$89.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,113.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$196.45

Total project goal

$1,309.69

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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